Material Specialist - 3rd Shift
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Manufacturing Production
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.
Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
Responsibilities- Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Utilizing order pickers, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts. Keep in mind,
not all available positions operate equipment. - Operate handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing.
- Perform housekeeping functions as required and reports defects and need for repairs.
- Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
- Safety Mindset: Consistent and proper usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.
- Team Mentality:
- Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record;
Ability to efficiently reach performance goals. - Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures;
Ability to work overtime when required;
Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas and willingness to be trained on and operate equipment such as order pickers, reach trucks and sit-down forklifts. - Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
- Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record;
- Thoroughness: The ability to properly perform quality checks;
Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math - Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least six months in previous employment
- Agility: Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually, walk approximately 10 to 12 miles per day, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively and consistently, throughout your shift with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be comfortable working on equipment at heights up to 30 feet in the air.
- Starting wage is $20.96/hour plus $1/hour shift differential for third shift.
- Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory).
- Double time on the second worked day outside of the employee’s regular workweek schedule.
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
- Company matches 75% of employee contributions on the first 6% for 401k.
- $.25/hour raises at a regular interval.
- Up to 15 days vacation, 9 holidays, 2 floating holidays and personal absence allowance (prorated based on start date).
- Company paid Life Insurance (1X annual base salary, up to $75K)
- Employee Assistance Programs including Clinical Services, Work-life & Professional Consultations and Workplace Support.
- A safety focused workplace with an onsite nurse and health screening opportunities.
- Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar.
Actual shift availability varies week by week. Successful candidates will be started as soon as a position becomes available on their requested shift. Please note that this could mean…
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