Material Inventory Specialist

Caterpillar Brazil; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discts

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. Solar Turbines Incorporated in San Diego, California, is seeking a Material Mover to support warehouse operations. You will move, verify, store, and ship materials, and ensure accurate data entry and inventory control to keep schedules on track.

The role requires warehousing and forklift experience, a high school diploma, the ability to meet lifting guidelines, and a willingness to work any shift. Join a global team delivering reliable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Warehousing experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Must follow 25 lb lifting guideline.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Availability to work any shift.
• Must be able to frequently lift 10–25 lb boxes.

Responsibilities

• Move, store and ship materials to meet schedules.
• Input data in BaaN ERP and maintain inventory records.
• Perform cycle counts and replenishment per procedures.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Forklift Experience

Driver's license

Availability to work any shift

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Inventory tracking knowledge

Job description

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.

Perform, regulate, coordinate, and expedite the physical movement of material throughout the Company to maintain business schedules. Perform related accurate and timely data input and problem solving in the Warehouse desktop of the BaaN ERP system per established procedures, to maintain accuracy of warehouse and inventory transaction records. Work Performed: Receive, verify, sort, store, issue, stage, palletize, move, dispatch, and ship materials, parts, tools, assemblies in and out of Solar warehouse locations and facilities as assigned. Typical materials, inventory, and warehousing transactions performed and recorded include: pick and pack of product or materials, quality check of outbound and inbound orders for accuracy, process parts for shipping, process returns, conduct daily physical cycle counts as directed, replenish stock from back-up locations, set up of new locations, receiving and put-away functions, process warehouse to ware house transfers. Perform all related data input requirements necessary to comply with inventory records accuracy requirements as required. Determine the sequence of physical movement of material to meet schedule requirements and perform, related recording of each warehousing transaction in a timely fashion per established warehouse/inventory records accuracy requirements. Take necessary corrective action to identify, trace and reconcile inventory errors, and prevent and/or cure shortages, delays, or inaccurate inventory data. As required, update or correct information system records and provide data to cognizant departments/or individuals. Maintain electronic information system records and/or manual records necessary to show status of any material or job in assigned area at any time. (Prepare necessary closeout documentation upon completion of work operations.) Utilize warehouse/inventory management information systems and equipment and related RF and barcode technology as required. Obtain and maintain warehouse/inventory information system training and certifications as required. Operate any material moving equipment, including two-axle trucks, to physically move materials, parts, tooling, and assemblies to and from assigned locations. Obtain necessary licenses and permits as required. Plan and execute the methods necessary for loading and unloading all types of vehicles used in the transportation of receiving, warehousing, and shipping materials. Perform all the associated duties necessary to maintain the shipping, receiving, and warehousing areas throughout Solar. Perform housekeeping duties and maintain a safe and clean working environment. Perform any function of (40240) Material Mover when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Warehousing experience.
• Forklift Experience
• Must be willing and able to follow our 25 lb lifting guideline
• A valid agency-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record (this includes no moving violations within the last 12 months, no "2 point" violations within the last 3 years, and no DUI's within the last 7 years).
• Availability to work any shift.
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 10-25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift Certification
• Inventory tracking knowledge

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $21.00 - $31.16 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: 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.

Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions.

Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.