Material Specialist - 1st Shift - East Peoria Bldg KK at Caterpillar in East Peoria, Illinois

Job Description:

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 Materials Specialist at Caterpillar East Peoria KK, 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.

Large Power Systems Division (LPSD):

We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains.

What You Will Do (including but not limited to):

• 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.
  
• Performs 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.
  
• Uses mobile equipment as required to facilitate job functions.
  
• Reports defects and need for repairs.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a warehouse or similar environment
  
• High School Diploma
  
• Valid Drivers License and Forklift driver certification
  
• 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 May Have:

• Ability to read/write and interpret documents, the ability to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math
  
• Basic computer skills
  
• Warehouse and/or order filling experience
  

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive base salary- starting pay rate at $19.56
  
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (limited while supplemental)
  
• Paid time off plan (prorated based on start date)
  
• 401k savings plan
  
• Wellness programs
  

Additional Information:

• 1st shift positions available
  
• This position does not offer relocation
  
• This position requires no travel
  

Caterpillar 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

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process
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:
November 22, 2024 - February 20, 2025
Any 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.

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