Material Specialist - 2nd Shift

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 activities. The role involves 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 handheld scanners for receiving, counting, and order processing. The role also includes housekeeping, reporting defects and repair needs, and other duties assigned by management. This position requires a strong safety mindset, reliable attendance, effective time management, adaptability to frequently changing temperatures, and willingness to learn processes across multiple work areas. Employees are expected to work collaboratively, perform quality checks, follow verbal and written instructions, carry out basic clerical tasks, and understand basic math. The position requires frequent physical activity, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, walking approximately 10 to 12 miles per shift, and repetitive sitting, standing, squatting, and bending. Employees must also be comfortable working on equipment at heights up to 30 feet. The listed second shift is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Shift availability varies, and successful candidates may have to wait for a position to become available on their requested shift. Overtime may be required and may be mandatory. Candidates must pass background and drug screenings and receive clearance following a post-offer medical questionnaire.

Requirements

Use required personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures consistently.
Maintain reliable, on-time attendance and efficiently work 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 on and operate equipment such as order pickers, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts.
Work collaboratively and help others learn and meet shared goals.
Perform quality checks accurately, follow verbal and written instructions, perform clerical functions as needed, and understand basic math.
Demonstrate at least one year of longevity 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.
Pass background and drug screenings and receive clearance through the post-offer medical questionnaire.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits starting on day one.
Company match of 75% of employee contributions on the first 6% for the 401(k).
Regular $0.25-per-hour raises.
Up to 15 vacation days, 9 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and personal absence allowance, prorated based on start date.
Company-paid life insurance equal to 1x 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.
Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half; some overtime may be mandatory.
Double time on the second worked day outside the employee’s regular workweek schedule.
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.