Material Handler

Solar Turbines•Wamego, KS

19h•Onsite

About The Position

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team dedicated to creating stronger, more sustainable communities. The Material Handler II loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near a plant, yard, or work site. This role requires more efficiency and the ability to accomplish more assigned tasks than a Material Handler I, including handling special projects such as loading larger, more valuable products due to the incumbent's experience level. Solar Turbines Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. headquartered in San Diego, California, manufactures mid-sized industrial gas turbines and provides energy solutions. Solar's products are used in various applications including natural gas and crude oil production, processing, pipeline transmission, and electricity generation for industrial processes. The company emphasizes a culture where individual contributions are valued, diversity is encouraged, and safety is paramount, supported by a dedicated workforce of over 9,000 employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
A valid agency issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (this includes no moving violations within the last 12 months, no "2 point" violations within the last 3 years, and no DUI's within the last 7 years)
Working computer knowledge and strong attention to detail
Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 10-25 pounds

Responsibilities

Cross train in shipping, receiving, and material handling/storage
Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area
Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination
Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
Loads truck for Industrial Truck Operator
Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together
Clamps sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products
Removes samples of materials, labels with identifying information, and takes samples to laboratory for analysis
Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators
Makes simple adjustments or repairs such as realigning belts or replacing rollers
Assembles crates to contain products such as machines or vehicles
Shovels loose materials such as sand, gravel, metals, plastics, or chemicals, into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers such as wheelbarrows, scrap truck, or barrels
Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
Performs minor preventative maintenance on forklifts (check fluid levels, lights, horns, etc.)
Develops a culture that works to achieve and maintain an accident-free workplace
Develops a culture that works to achieve and maintain ongoing housekeeping excellence
Performs other duties as assigned