Material Handler

Caterpillar•Wamego, KS

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Material Handler II loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties. The Material Handler II performs many of the same duties as Material Handler I, however, the incumbent is required to be more efficient and will be expected to accomplish more assigned tasks than the Material Handler I. The incumbent is responsible for handling special projects (e.g., loading larger, more valuable products) that would not be assigned to a Material Handler I due to the experience level.

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