Assembly & Logistics Associate - 1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc. • Griffin, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating stronger, more sustainable communities and building a better world. Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests, and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines for various applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. IPSD is actively preparing green energy solutions for the future, aligning with Caterpillar's sustainability strategy. This role offers full-time, temporary-to-permanent career opportunities at the Griffin Facility. As an Assembly & Logistics Associate, you will contribute to the production of medium diesel engines. Exceptional performance and attendance may lead to a permanent Caterpillar position, which includes enhanced healthcare benefits, a generous paid time off package, 401k with up to 6% company match, employee discounts, annual pay increases, annual bonus potential, and significant career growth and development opportunities. Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives, committed to a reduced-carbon future.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and operate power equipment
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English
• Willingness to work a set schedule including overtime when needed
• Reliable transportation to and from work

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly operations, or warehouse experience
• Demonstrated history of reliability and commitment, such as consistent participation and contributions to projects and goals
• Experience with Microsoft Applications

Responsibilities

• Align and secure engine components as directed by work instruction
• Align and install gaskets, seals, bearing, hoses, covers, and visual components
• Verify and correct alignment of engine components using engine schematics and part prints
• Operate forklifts, tuggers, and other power equipment to move materials within the facility
• Deliver, pick, move, and remove materials accurately and efficiently
• Load and off-load materials on trailers
• Check, tag, and repack various material
• Ensure that parts and materials used in the assembly process are free from quality defects
• Maintain records and adhere to production goals
• Follow standard operating procedures and area-specific work instructions
• Report to Production Managers and be assigned to departments within the business to meet customer and company demands
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Vacation and personal time off plan available
• Most national holidays off with pay
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Caterpillar ‘Works 4 Me’ limited medical benefit plan
• Climate controlled facility
• Clean & safe work environment
• Enhanced healthcare benefits
• Generous paid time off package
• 401k with up to 6% company match
• Employee discounts
• Annual pay increases
• Annual bonus potential
• Strong career growth and development opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees