Material Handler

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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.

The Material handler role is responsible for receiving, verifying, counting, sorting, putting-away, and pulling material in support of production operations.

Additionally, the role also performs all related data input requirements necessary to comply with inventory record accuracy requirements. The Material Handler also utilizes heavy equipment including sit-down forklifts, and cranes.

Basic Qualifications: 

• A valid agency issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record (this includes no moving violations within the last 12 months, no "2 point" violations within the last 3 years, and no DUI's within the last 7 years)

• Working computer knowledge and strong attention to detail

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 10-25 pounds

• We currently have two open positions for this role. One of the two openings will require bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English to support our diverse workforce and customer base.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse or forklift experience

• Familiarity with Inventory Record system(s)

• Experience with BaaN system

• Good problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

• Cross train in shipping, receiving, and material handling/storage. 

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. 

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand. 

• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. 

• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area. 

• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination. 

• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet. 

• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. 

• Loads truck for Industrial Truck Operator. 

• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together. 

• Clamps sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products. 

• Removes samples of materials, labels with identifying information, and takes samples to laboratory for analysis. 

• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.  

• Makes simple adjustments or repairs such as realigning belts or replacing rollers.  

• Assembles crates to contain products such as machines or vehicles.  

• Shovels loose materials such as sand, gravel, metals, plastics, or chemicals, into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers such as wheelbarrows, scrap truck, or barrels.  

• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.  

• Performs minor preventative maintenance on forklifts (check fluid levels, lights, horns, etc.).  

• Develops a culture that works to achieve and maintain an accident-free workplace.  

• Develops a culture that works to achieve and maintain ongoing housekeeping excellence. 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

Summary Pay Range:

$19.21-$28.81

Actual rate will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

• Annual incentive bonus plan*

• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

• 401(k) Savings Plan including company match

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Disability Benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Sign on bonus

• Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines

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:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

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

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