Material Handler I

Caterpillar Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Midland, TX is seeking a Material Handler - Warehouse to safely load, unload and move materials on-site, supporting efficient operations and on-time shipments.

You will stock deliveries, read work orders, and use handheld scanners and forklift equipment. The role requires basic warehouse experience, ability to obtain forklift certification within 30 days, and familiarity with SiteLine ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months related experience or training.
• Forklift experience required.
• Forklift certification within 30 days.
• Handheld scanner operation within 30 days.
• Ability to read dimensional drawings.
• Experience with ERP/warehouse systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload, stock, and inventory all deliveries.
• Safely load, unload, and move materials.
• Assist with new orders and cycle counts.
• Read and understand standard work and risk assessments.
• Exhibit product understanding and maintain records of material movement.
• Support service operations with pulling and picking parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Handheld scanner operation

Reading drawings

Safe material handling

Basic warehouse knowledge

Tools

Site line ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Job Description

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.

Career Area

Operations

Job Description

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.

About SPM Oil & Gas

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.

Job Summary

The Material Handler - Warehouse is responsible for safely loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the site.

Additional Information

• Starting Pay: $20.85/hr, can be adjusted with experience
• Schedule: 8 to 5 Monday through Friday, every other Saturday
• This position does not offer relocation
• This position does not offer sponsorship
• This position is located in Midland, TX

What Will You Do

• At SPM Oil & Gas, our primary objective is to provide our customers with excellent engineering solutions through our products and superior customer service
• Unload, stock and inventory all deliveries
• Assist with new orders and cycle counts
• Read and understand standard work and risk assessments
• Exhibits equipment and product understanding
• Counts, weighs, secures, tags, palettize and stacks materials and maintains accurate records of material movement
• Assist service operations with pulling and picking parts
• Performs other job duties as assigned

What You Will Have

• Minimum of three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience operating a forklift
• Must be able to become forklift certified within 30 days
• Must be able to effectively operate hand-held scanner (inventory transaction device) within 30 days
• Ability to use identification tools (engraver, metal stamps, paint pen) to mark product
• Ability to read and interpret dimensional drawings

Top Candidates Will Have

• Basic understanding of the warehouse distribution industry
• Experience with Site line ERP systems or warehouse management systems is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to wear protective footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the department

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration
• Noise Level: Moderate

Summary Pay Range

$20.85 - $27.90

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

Posting Dates

August 31, 2026 - September 6, 2026

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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.