Forklift Driver - Manufacturing 2nd​/3rd Shift - Decatur, IL

Overview

Career Area: Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

As a Forklift Driver/Material Handler at Caterpillar, you will perform a variety of functions to check, receive, verify accuracy of our prime product. You will check, store, disburse or fill orders for parts, materials, tools, equipment and supplies. You will also work with various source documents to verify the accuracy and conditions of parts.

• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures, and walk, squat, and bend over for intervals at a time
• Maintain and report daily receiving and shipping activities
• Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials equipment and supplies
• Perform related and/or specialized clerical duties and resolves discrepancies as required. Maintains related clerical records and operates computer terminal and/or hand held scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing
• Performs housekeeping functions as required
• Uses mobile equipment as required to facilitate job functions
• Reports defects and need for repairs
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork

• Prior experience of 1 year or more in a warehouse or similar environment
• Ability to obtain forklift driver certification
• Good communication skills
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork

• Ability to perform a variety of warehouse functions and do basic math
• Previous forklift experience
• Previous inventory control experience

Starting pay is $20.40 /hr + $1.00 shift premium

As part of the recruitment process, you need to complete an online assessment. This will be sent to the email you used to apply. Look for an email titled "Your Online Assessment..."

Positions are Supplemental with limited benefits with a standard 40 hour work week.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tution Reimbursement*

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Safety and Compliance
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Caterpillar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Posting date/Notice:
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Equal Opportunity
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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.