Material Specialist - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar•York, PA

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is hiring Material Specialists to perform material handling and warehousing functions in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies. Depending on the position, work may involve order pickers, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts. Specialists use handheld scanners to access and update information for receiving, counting, and order processing; perform housekeeping; and report defects or repair needs. Other duties may be assigned by Caterpillar management. The role requires consistent use of personal protective equipment and safety procedures, reliable attendance, effective time management, accuracy, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Employees work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures, may be required to work overtime, and may be trained to work in multiple areas and operate material-handling equipment. The physical requirements 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 also be comfortable operating 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 week to week, and successful candidates may wait for a position on their requested shift to become available. Hiring is contingent on passing background and drug screenings and receiving clearance through a post-offer medical questionnaire. Relocation reimbursement is not offered.

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 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 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 basic math and clerical functions as needed.
Repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually, walk approximately 10 to 12 miles per day, and sit, stand, squat, and bend repeatedly throughout the shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be comfortable working on equipment at heights up to 30 feet.
Pass pre-employment background and drug screenings and obtain clearance through the post-offer medical questionnaire.

Responsibilities

Safely perform material handling and warehousing tasks involved in receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
Use order pickers, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts when required; not all positions involve operating 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 clerical functions as needed and complete quality checks accurately.
Carry out other duties assigned by Caterpillar management.

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%.
Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half; some overtime may be mandatory. Double time is paid on the second worked day outside the employee’s regular workweek schedule.
Regularly scheduled $0.25-per-hour raises.
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 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.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Health Lifestyle Programs and voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career Development and incentive bonus.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave and adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.