Material Handling Specialist

3 weeks ago


Milwaukee, United States Caterpillar Full time

**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.

**1st Shift - Full Time Position**

Perform all material handling functions, as required. Direct proper movement and perform hitching of all materials to required destinations.
- Secure job assignment and partial instructions for routine work, facilities and materials.
- Determine sequence of operations.
- Unload trucks, open or assist in opening containers using tools required, assist in storing material in proper location using hand and power trucks, jib or overhead cranes, or other material handling equipment.
- Load material either manually or with jib and overhead cranes on pickup pallets, skids, tub, etc. using platform or lift truck.
- Hitch forklift to wagons
- Move to destination and unload with extreme care and judgement.
- Check materials for proper loading and unloading.
- May work outside.
- Identify, paint, tag parts, etc. for shipment.
- Pack and secure in containers or on skids or other packing materials or prepare for loose shipment., manually, or with jib or overhead radio/pendant crane and power and hand tools.
- Check part numbers, quantity shipped and weights and note on shipping documents.
- May repair wood totes skids, etc. for use in securing parts. Mark as required dimensions, weights, etc. on loose pieces or packages. May load on trucks or freight cars.
- Pack materials for shipment, mark and ship.
- Keep facilities, materials and work area clean and orderly, exercising care in use and assisting in maintenance as required. Conform to safety and inspection requirements.
- Perform above operations to ship parts and sub-assemblies.
- Assure materials being shipped are properly prepared, identified and routed to ensure shipment to proper destination.

**Qualifications**:

- One or more years of forklift experience heavier than 11,000 lb. capacity.
- Warehouse experience - understanding packing slips and auditing material to ensure in proper place.
- Experience loading and unloading trucks.
- Ability to track inventory.
- Ability to work well individually or in a team environment.
- Flexibility to work overtime to support production demands.

**Additional Information**:

- This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- **1st Shift - Full Time**
- Pay is Step 1 - $20.61 hr - Step 2 - $21.08 hr - Step 3 - $21.56 hr - depending on experience
- No relocation assistance is available.
- **$2000 Sign On & Retention Bonus available**

**Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?**
- Competitive Hourly Pay
- All Positions are Full-Time =
- Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave
- Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
- 401k with 6% Company Match
- Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits
- Recognition Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot Reimbursement
- Company Provided Uniforms and Caps
- Uniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, Showers
- Lunchroom with Self-Service Canteen

**Posting Dates**:
April 15, 2024 - May 5, 2024
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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