Material Specialist - AWS Shift (Thursday-Sunday)

Caterpillar Inc.•York, PA

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking Material Specialists to perform material-handling and warehousing functions for parts, materials, equipment, and supplies. The work includes receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping items. Depending on the position, employees may use order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and handheld scanners to process and update information. The role also includes housekeeping, reporting defects or repair needs, and other duties assigned by management. The position requires working safely, accurately, and collaboratively in a warehouse environment. Employees may work in frequently changing temperatures, perform clerical functions, follow verbal and written instructions, and learn processes in multiple areas. The AWS schedule listed is Thursday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.; shift availability varies, and there may be a wait before a position becomes available. Overtime may be required, and some overtime opportunities may be mandatory.

Requirements

Use required personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures.
Maintain reliable, on-time attendance and work efficiently toward performance goals.
Adapt to frequently changing temperatures and work overtime when required.
Be willing to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas and to be trained to operate equipment such as order pickers, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts.
Perform quality checks accurately and follow verbal and written instructions.
Perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math.
Have demonstrated longevity of at least six months in previous employment.
Repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually; walk approximately 10 to 12 miles per day; and sit, stand, squat, and bend repetitively and consistently throughout the shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be comfortable working on equipment at heights up to 30 feet.

Responsibilities

Safely receive, process, store, move, pack, and ship parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
Use order pickers, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts as required for the position.
Use a handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting, and order processing.
Perform housekeeping functions and report defects or repair needs.
Perform other duties assigned by Caterpillar management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits starting day one.
Company match of 75% of employee contributions on the first 6% for the 401(k).
Regularly scheduled $0.25-per-hour raises.
Up to 15 days of vacation, 9 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and personal absence allowance, prorated based on start date.
Company-paid life insurance of 1× 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.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Lifestyle Programs.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Incentive bonus.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave.
Adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.