Material Handler - Team Lead (3rd Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits

401(k) matching

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Material Handling Team Lead to provide leadership in material handling areas and drive continuous improvement toward PQVC goals.

You will lead teams to move material safely and efficiently, coordinate daily production, and ensure customer satisfaction on a 3rd shift schedule. Qualifications include experience with material handling equipment, SAP/Mach 1, and prior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months intermediate computer usage for tracking and communications.
• Experience driving material handling equipment (e.g. counterbalance, turret, reach, picker).
• 3 months minimum experience using SAP / Mach 1 or similar.
• Work history or attached resume must be included.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to material handling work areas and drive PQVC goals.
• Lead daily production, update metrics, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Coordinate and prioritize work to meet production schedules.
• Maintain labor hour records and production documentation.
• Identify and resolve safety, quality, and delivery issues with support functions.
• Train employees on job skills, problem solving and cross-training.
• Support PQVC initiatives and daily activities.

Skills

Computer usage

Material handling equipment

SAP / Mach 1 experience

Leadership experience

Lean principles

Tools

SAP/Mach 1

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.

Your Work Shapes the World Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 100-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. Grow your career with CAT today!

As a Material Handling Team Lead, you will provide leadership to the material handling work areas and facilitate continuous improvement to reach PQVC goals by leading teams to safely and efficiently move material to ensure customer satisfaction.

Pay Rate And Schedule
The position includes a total hourly compensation of $25.40/hr. Total compensation includes a base wage of $24.15/hr, plus an additional $1.25/hr shift differential, plus a comprehensive Day-One Benefit program. Paid weekly. Paid time-off: Vacation, holiday, and Winter Holiday*. 401K matching AND additional 2-5% annual company contribution to retirement*. Openings available on 3rd Shift: 10:00p.m.-06:00a.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization. All initial communication and status updates will be via email. Updates begin at requisition closure date.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months intermediate computer usage for tracking and communications
• Experience driving material handling equipment (i.e. counterbalance, turret, reach, picker)
• 3 months minimum experience using SAP / Mach 1 or similar
• Work history or attached resume must be included

Top Candidates will have prior leadership experiences

Job Duties/responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents
• Provide coverage for team members absences and/or production fluctuation to support material handling for PQVC goals
• Lead daily production (PQVC), which may include updating daily & weekly metric white boards, providing input on schedule adjustments, adjusting manpower within material handling teams, and participating in daily production dialogs with team and management.
• Coordinate and prioritize work to meet production schedules
• Electronically and manually maintain documentation for labor hour records, process work order and production documentation
• Work with support functions to identify and resolve issues related to safety, quality, process and delivery checks, as well as issues related to equipment, fixture, tool, process, quality, delivery and product/layout changes to ensure daily production schedules are met.
• Take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems related to material handling, report discrepancies and recommend solutions
• Coordinate continuous improvement to maintain and emphasize standard work by identifying, driving, and sustaining improvements.
• Train and develop employees on job skills, problem solving and cross training. Provide recognition to employee contributions.
• Support team People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) initiatives and daily activities.
• Work and interact effectively in a team environment in alignment with our Code of Conduct and Values in Action.
• Complete projects Work with limited supervision
• May provide input to employee reviews.
• Participate on special projects as needed.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Prior heavy manufacturing group experience
• Leadership experience
• Strong understanding of lean principles, quality systems and production processes.
• Ability to read standard work and write continuous improvement cards
• Ability to utilize computer/scanner for material movement transactions
• Ability to read standard work, prints, and write continuous improvement cards
• Ability to utilize computer for production transactions, metric tracking, and communications
• Strong verbal/written communication skills with the ability to provide leadership and instruction to employees in a fast-paced production environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 35 lbs frequently
• Work at multiple height
• Climb on material handling equipment
• Sit or stand for a majority of the 8 hour shift with minimal breaks
• Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices
• Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees
• Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting, and forward head and rotation of neck.
• Work in tight spaces
• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, rotating
• Use of fine motor skills

Work Environment

• Limited exposure to welding fumes and noise levels of 85db or greater
• Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists
• Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Use of hand tools including band cutters and box cutter

Additional Information

• Resumes attachment OR complete experience fields required for all applicants
• Shift: 3rd Shift; 10:00p.m.-06:00a.m.
• Compensation: L03 (2WLP) + Shift Differential pay of $1.25/hr
• No relocation benefits are available. All internal applicants should make their manager aware of their application. Candidates with current disciplinary action or in current role for less than 6 months are not eligible for consideration.
• Summary Pay Range
• $24.15 - $30.98
• Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, 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 3, 2026 - August 13, 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.

  Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.