Forklift-Cert Materials Specialist | Warehouse & Inventory

Caterpillar; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Materials Specialist to support receiving, storage, and order fulfillment of parts, materials, tools, and equipment. You will verify accuracy of documents and participate in warehouse operations across varied environments.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work any shift, with daily duties including inventory checks, data entry on scanners, and orderly material handling.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more of warehouse experience.
• Ability to obtain forklift driver certification.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and store parts, materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Disburse or fill orders for parts, materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain and report daily receiving and shipping activities.
• Use computer terminal and/or handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving and order processing.
• Perform housekeeping functions and safety duties.
• Use mobile equipment as required to facilitate job functions.
• Report defects and need for repairs.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift

Communication

Safety

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Tools

Handheld scanner

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Materials Specialist to support receiving, storage, and order fulfillment of parts, materials, tools, and equipment. You will verify accuracy of documents and participate in warehouse operations across varied environments.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work any shift, with daily duties including inventory checks, data entry on scanners, and orderly material handling.