Material Handler I

Caterpillar Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Midland, TX is seeking a Material Handler - Yard to safely load, unload and move materials on site. You will stock deliveries, assist with new orders and cycle counts, and maintain precise records of material movement while following standard work and risk assessments.

The role requires forklift experience; certification within 30 days and ability to operate a handheld scanner. Relevant tasks include identifying tools and reading drawings for accurate processing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Unload, stock and inventory all deliveries.
• Assist service operations with pulling and picking parts.
• 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.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand-held scanner

Reading drawings

Inventory management

Safety compliance

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 - Yard 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

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
• Working outside
• 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
• Regularly exposed to outside weather.

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

• 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

July 27, 2026 - August 30, 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.