Material Inventory Specialist

Solar Turbines; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Material Mover/Warehouse Associate in San Diego to perform warehousing transactions, receive, verify, sort, store, issue, stage, pack, and ship materials across company facilities. You will record transactions in the BaaN ERP system and help maintain accuracy of inventory records while supporting schedule adherence.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, warehousing and forklift experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 10–25 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Warehousing experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Willingness to follow 25 lb lifting guideline.
• A valid agency-issued driver’s license with clean record.
• Availability to work any shift.
• Ability to frequently lift 10–25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform, regulate, coordinate, and expedite the physical movement of material to maintain schedules.
• Input data and solve problems in the BaaN ERP system to keep inventory records accurate.
• Receive, verify, sort, store, issue, stage, palletize, move, dispatch, and ship materials and tools as assigned.
• Handle pick-and-pack, quality checks, and inbound/outbound order accuracy.
• Conduct daily physical cycle counts and replenish stock as directed.
• Record warehousing transactions and ensure timely updates to records.
• Maintain and operate material-moving equipment and RF/barcode tech as required.
• Obtain necessary licenses and certifications as required.
• Comply with safety and housekeeping standards in the warehouse.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Forklift experience

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BaaN ERP system

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

Summary 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:

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:

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.