Material Specialist - 1st Shift - East Peoria- Bldg KK

Caterpillar•East Peoria, IL

38d•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. As a Materials Specialist at Caterpillar, you will perform a variety of functions to check, receive, verify accuracy of our prime product. You will check, store, disburse or fill orders for parts, materials, tools, equipment and supplies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Drivers License and Forklift driver certification
Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes
Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor, work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures, and walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Ability to read/write and interpret documents, the ability to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math
Warehouse and/or order filling experience

Responsibilities

Maintain and report daily receiving and shipping activities
Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials equipment and supplies.
Performs related and/or specialized clerical duties and resolves discrepancies as required. Maintains related clerical records and operates computer terminal and/or hand held scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing. Performs housekeeping functions.
Uses mobile equipment as required to facilitate job functions.
Reports defects and need for repairs.