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Caterpillar, Inc. Material Handling Specialist in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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.

1st Shift - Full Time Position

Job Description:

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.

  • Operate train and or provide support for outgoing/incoming material involving train moves.

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

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 .

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

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 29, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

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