Material Flow Specialist — 3rd Shift & Inventory

Caterpillar Inc.; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wages with wage/s

Day one benefits

Employee national discounts

Development opportunities

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, IL is seeking a 3P51 Material Specialist to manage material flow and inventory accuracy across the facility. You will operate forklifts and other handling equipment, receive and move materials, and work with SAP to track movements and status.

This full-time 3rd shift role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Candidates with manufacturing experience and basic print-reading skills are preferred; benefits and development opportunities are offered,

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work alone and with a team, managing time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, power trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Receive, store, move, and distribute materials throughout the facility.
• Process inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Support shipping and receiving operations, including preparing and verifying documentation.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Work with SAP and other systems to track material movement and inventory status.
• Verify material quantities, part numbers, and documentation accuracy.
• Maintain inventory of production supplies, consumables, and finished goods.
• Assist with material flow improvements to support production demands.
• Follow standard work procedures and maintain compliance with safety requirements.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives within the work area.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and leadership teams to resolve material shortages and inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork ability

Stand for long periods

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, IL is seeking a 3P51 Material Specialist to manage material flow and inventory accuracy across the facility. You will operate forklifts and other handling equipment, receive and move materials, and work with SAP to track movements and status.

This full-time 3rd shift role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Candidates with manufacturing experience and basic print-reading skills are preferred; benefits and development opportunities are offered,