Material Specialist - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•York, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking Material Specialists to perform material handling and warehousing functions. The role supports receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping parts, materials, equipment, and supplies. Depending on the position, the work may involve operating order pickers, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts, as well as using a handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting, and order processing. Housekeeping, reporting defects and repair needs, and other duties assigned by Caterpillar management are also part of the role. The work requires a safety-focused, collaborative, and adaptable approach. Specialists must be able to follow verbal and written instructions, perform quality checks and basic clerical functions, and work toward performance goals. The job involves frequently changing temperatures and may require overtime. Physical activities include repeatedly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, walking approximately 10 to 12 miles per day, and repeatedly sitting, standing, squatting, and bending throughout the shift, with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees must be comfortable working on equipment at heights up to 30 feet. The advertised third shift runs Sunday night through Friday morning, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Actual shift availability varies, and successful candidates may wait for an opening on their requested shift before starting. Starting wage is $20.96 per hour, plus a $1 per hour third-shift differential. Overtime is paid at time and a half, with some overtime potentially mandatory; double time applies on the second worked day outside the employee’s regular workweek schedule. Candidates who meet the qualifications may be contacted by the talent acquisition team, then complete an online assessment and interview if successful in the phone screen and assessment. Hiring is conditioned on pre-employment background and drug screenings and a post-offer medical questionnaire with clearance from Corporate Medical. Relocation reimbursement is not offered. Caterpillar states that it is not hiring for this position individuals who now or in the future require employment-based non-immigrant or immigrant visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Demonstrated longevity of at least one year in previous employment.
Consistently use required personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures.
Maintain reliable, on-time attendance and efficiently reach performance goals.
Adapt to frequently changing temperatures and work overtime when required; some overtime may be mandatory.
Be eager to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas and willing to be trained on and operate order pickers, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts.
Work collaboratively and help others learn and meet shared goals.
Perform accurate quality checks, follow verbal and written instructions, perform a variety of clerical functions as needed, and understand basic math.
Repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually, walk approximately 10 to 12 miles per day, and repeatedly sit, stand, squat, and bend throughout the shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be comfortable working on equipment at heights up to 30 feet.
Pass background and drug screenings and a post-offer medical questionnaire with clearance from Corporate Medical.

Responsibilities

Safely perform material handling and warehousing functions for receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
Use order pickers, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts where required; not all available positions operate equipment.
Operate a handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting, and order processing.
Perform housekeeping functions as required and report defects and repair needs.
Perform other duties assigned by Caterpillar management.
Perform quality checks, follow verbal and written instructions, and carry out clerical functions as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits starting day one.
401(k) plan with the company matching 75% of employee contributions on the first 6%.
Up to 15 days of vacation, 9 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a personal absence allowance, prorated based on start date.
Company-paid life insurance equal to one times annual base salary, up to $75,000.
Employee Assistance Programs, including Clinical Services, Work-life and Professional Consultations, and Workplace Support.
Onsite nurse and health screening opportunities.
Training and opportunities for personal and professional growth and upward movement within Caterpillar.
Regularly scheduled $0.25-per-hour raises.
Overtime paid at time and a half; double time on the second worked day outside the employee’s regular workweek schedule.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Health Lifestyle Programs and voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Incentive bonus.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave and adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.
Career development.