Machine Loader - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts

Caterpillar Brazil; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Brazil is seeking a Machine Loader for their Sanford location. This full-time role involves loading and unloading heavy fabrication components, assisting with manufacturing processes, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates will have experience with overhead lifting equipment and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Quarterly goal sharing program

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with Overhead Hoists or Overhead Cranes is required.
• Candidates should be willing to lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload and position heavy metal components using lifting devices.
• Assist machinists or welders with certain processes.
• Maintain the fabrications area in a clean and orderly condition.

Skills

Material handling

Manufacturing

Welding

Machining

Job description

Machine Loader - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts page is loaded

Machine Loader - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts

Apply locations NC-Sanford-BCP 5016 Womack Road Plant time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0000304270

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines . Build a Career .

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Sanford team as a direct hire. Position includes a starting wage of $20.20 /hour (+8% shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that We don’t lead our industry - our people do.

Shift Schedule:

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:15 AM - 2:15 PM

2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 2:15 pm - 10:15 pm

3rd Shift: Monday-Friday 10:15 pm – 6:15 am

Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line skid steer loaders and compact track loaders.

Position provides fabrications support activities including loading robots and/or machining centers as well as ensuring cleanliness of the area.

As a Machine Loader at Caterpillar, you will:

• Load/unload and position heavy fabrication metal components in holding fixtures using lifting devices

• Assist Machinists or Welders with certain processes

• Maintain Fabrications area in a clean and orderly condition

• Follow documented procedures, standard work, routings and blueprints

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with Overhead Hoists OR Overhead Cranes

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods

• Willing and able to perform repetitive operation

• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have:

• Material handling experience

• Manufacturing experience

• Machining experience or exposure

• Welding experience or exposure

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. This is 3rd shift hourly position with an entry wage of $20.20 hour (+ 8% shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift). Position is located in Sanford, NC. No relocation benefits are available.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus.

Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

Summary Pay Range:

$20.20 - $25.25

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

June 19, 2025 - June 24, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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