Career Area:OperationsJob 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 Materials Specialist 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.Job Responsibilities Include:
Use mobile equipment, such as fork lift, as required to facilitate job functions.
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 resolve discrepancies as required.
Maintain related clerical records and operate computer terminal and/or hand held scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing.
Perform housekeeping functions.
Report defects and need for repairs.
Required Qualifications:
Prior experience in a warehouse or similar environment
Previous experience operating a fork lift or similar equipment
Excellent computer skills
Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes
Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor, work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures, and walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation
Top candidates will also have:
Ability to read/write and interpret documents in English, the ability to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math
Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and their families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.Posting Dates:April 11, 2024 - April 17, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .