Material Specialist-Full Time- 1st Shift

Caterpillar•Denison, TX

7d•$17 - $24

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. 1st shift- Full Time SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all material moves and transactions, including shipping, receiving and production support.

Requirements

Basic understanding of duties and responsibilities in both Shipping/Receiving and Production Support areas
Basic understanding of safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and communicate effectively both oral and written
Ability to operate fork trucks and battery Raymond lifts
Basic knowledge of hand tools and their proper application
Basic knowledge of measuring devices
Basic math functions - add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Basic knowledge of SAP

Responsibilities

Follows all applicable policies and procedures including safety and health
Required to work overtime schedule as requested to meet production needs based on overtime procedures
Performs duties in accordance with standard work (takt time, work sequence, swip)
Operates Powered Industrial Trucks (PITS)
Completes required documentation and system transactions needed for material moves and inventory audits
Physically handles material movement and preparation
Support production through material conveyance
Use andon for identification of variance from standard work
Participates in activities and exercises in support of the Caterpillar Production System (CPS) – 5S, kaizen, etc.