Material Specialist - 1st Shift - East Peoria- Bldg KK
Listed on 2025-12-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Operator, Production Associate / Production Line
Career Area:
Operations
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.
Responsible for all machine operation in the shop area to achieve Safety, Quality, and Production goals.
What we offer- Starting wage is $18.25/hour (plus $1.00/hour night shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift)
- 6% 401k match
- Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $38.00/month!)
- HSA with company contribution
- Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
- 80 hours paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
- Paid personal days
- 11 paid holidays
- Potential annual merit increases
- Opportunity for overtime hours
- Education Tuition Assistance
- Full-time position starting at $18.25/hour (plus $1.00/hour night shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift)
- Primarily hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift, however, there is a possibility for other shifts.
- Shift patterns are as follows:
- 4 day work week with 10 hour shifts:
- 3rd – 8:30 PM - 7:00 AM (Mon-Thurs)
- 5 day work week with 8 hour shifts:
- 1st - 7 AM - 3:30 PM (Monday
-Friday) - 2nd - 3 PM - 11:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
- 3rd - 11 PM - 7:30 AM (Sunday-Thursday)
* Please include work history/experience and/or include an updated resume so we can fully assess your application.
* All offers for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Background and Drug Screen.
What to Expect After ApplyingApplicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
Applicants that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.
On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.
Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesDuties include but are not limited to the following:
- Work Safely by following HPH Safe Job Procedures and adhering to guidelines
- Meet Quality and Productivity targets
- Interface with computer to input Quality and Production data and log Maintenance tickets
- Cross train in multiple areas of the shop (Liner Extrude/Fabric Wrap, Mandrel Return, Spiral Wind, Cover Extrude/Shrink Tape Wrap, Extract/Unwrap, Autoclave, Bobbin Wind/ Deck Strip, Bobbin Repair, Coiling/Reeling, Shipping, Slitter, Forklift, L6, L7)
- Trained in Forklift and Crane operation
- Adjust and maintain machine settings to achieve Quality and Production needs
- Submit Continuous Improvement Ideas
- Perform daily 6-S task
- Sign up for posted overtime
- Perform LOTO procedures and Co-operative maintenance
- Account for all tools and equipment at the start and end of shift
- Actively participate and communicate in Performance Dialogs
- Safety Focus – Works safely and looks out for the safety of others
- Quality Focus – Attention to quality in their own and others work
- Production Focus – Productive and works efficiently, drives productivity with others
- Teamwork – Demonstrated ability to be a team player and to take initiative to develop a spirit of teamwork
- Knowledge of Work Areas – Knowledgeable of all equipment in team area and can trouble shoot problems
- Knowledge of Hose Manufacturing – Ability to understand the interrelationships of HPH processes. Possesses knowledge of various HPH manufacturing functions and the ability to locate and utilize the necessary information.
- Time Management – Makes effective use of time, budgets time to complete all assignments
- Competency – Ability to handle assignments and overcome problems, can be trusted to do the job right
- Communication – Must be able to effectively communicate to all levels of HPH employees. Communications must be clear, concise, and non-threatening. Must be able to listen effectively.
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