Advanced Warehouse Associate-2 at Caterpillar in Champaign, 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.

Position: Advanced Warehouse Associate
Reports to: Section Manager/Supervisor

In this role you will also be assigned to inspect and operate specialized logistics equipment. In conjunction with this role, you will work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities. In addition to counting parts and filling orders, this position requires first line, basic quality assessment of parts for damage and defects.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
•Assigned to specialized equipment: i.e. Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, Turret Trucks
•Consistently meet equipment-specific efficiency targets
•Utilizing and inspecting heavy equipment including sit down fork truck, pallet jack and overhead hoists
•Perform material handling and warehousing functions, Order filling, processing, storing/ picking of parts, materials, equipment and supplies
•Operating automated packaging equipment, shipping and receiving
•Multiple systems interactions
•Interaction with carrier drivers
•Adhere to all facility safety policies and procedures
•Uses machines for weighing, banding, wrapping, packaging, stenciling, etc.
•Operates electronic hardware to receive material into inventory, including IPads
•Performs 5S/housekeeping functions as required

Essential Job Functions:
•Frequently lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pound as team lift
•Frequently bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks
•Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
•Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
•Frequently work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor

Basic and/or Desired Qualifications may include, but are not limited to:
•Previous distribution center, warehouse, and/or order filling experience
•Comfortable working at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor
•Good attendance record
•Ability to work OT when required
•The ability to cross reference material to documentation for verification

Summary Pay Range:
$18.20 - $23.10
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

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

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

Posting Dates:

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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