Rotating Warehouse Technician

Caterpillar•Desoto, TX

27d•Onsite

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. This position is accountable for supporting the movement of rotating material for the overhaul of turbine engines and related equipment through the overhaul process utilizing standard warehousing, inventory control and material movement processes within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Must have experience in a warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or remanufacturing environment.
forklift experience, basic computer skills, familiar with MS excel, word, Internet, LN and RF scanners.
Must have demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment such as overhead crane, forklifts, order picker and pallet jacks in a safe manner to properly store/handle finished goods rotors in addition to POU rotating material within the value stream.
Must have knowledge of well-established standard professional principles, theories and basic concepts of warehousing, logistics and movement of material.
Works independently with minimal supervision and provides direction to other less experienced technicians associated with inventory and packaging activities.
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Job stability (no gaps >6 months)
Experience in warehousing
Ability to operate shop equipment associated with warehousing
Basic computer skills
GED or Equivalent
Must be capable of: Repetitive lifting/moving of parts weighing up to 25 lbs.
Standing for prolonged periods of time with frequent breaks.
Work weekends
Operate machinery at elevated positions
Working within hearing conservation areas

Nice To Haves

Experience with the put away and warehouse transfer process of Rotating finished goods.
Associate degree is preferred to enhance promotability
1+ year(s) of experience in warehousing and/or operating shop equipment

Responsibilities

Proper preservation of material to ensure highest quality
Material to be delivered to upstream customer on time with special attention of overall accuracy and completion of all required documentation
Contribute to daily responsibilities regarding safety and work area 5S is a must
Full participation in Safety and 5S weekly / monthly audits
Participate on process improvement teams within primary area and across departmental boundaries
Provides solutions to more complex and technically challenging inventory and packaging activities.
Interface with internal, external suppliers and customers.