Material Specialist - AWS Shift (Thursday-Sunday)

Caterpillar Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in York is seeking a Material Specialist to join the Product Support and Logistics Division. You will handle receiving, warehousing, and order processing using handheld scanners and equipment, ensuring accuracy and safety.

This role demands physical stamina, reliability, and the ability to work with various forklifts and order pickers. Eligible candidates have at least six months of prior experience and a safety-minded approach.

Qualifications

• Safety mindset and PPE adherence are required.
• Team mentality with reliable attendance and goal focus.
• Attention to detail and accurate clerical/physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform material handling and warehousing for receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping parts and supplies.
• Operate handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving and order processing.
• Perform housekeeping and report defects or repairs as needed.
• Support other tasks as assigned by Caterpillar management.
• Ensure safety and quality in all processes.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team mentality

Thoroughness

Experience: 6 months

Physical stamina

Tools

Order pickers

Reach trucks

Sit-down forklifts

Job description

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

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

What You Will Do

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking talented individuals for Material Specialist roles.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Utilizing order pickers, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts. Keep in mind, not all available positions operate equipment.
• Operate handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing.
• Perform housekeeping functions as required and reports defects and need for repairs.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What You Bring

• Safety Mindset: Consistent and proper usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.
• Team Mentality:
• Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach performance goals.
• Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; Ability to work overtime when required; Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas and willingness to be trained on and operate equipment such as order pickers, reach trucks and sit-down forklifts.
• Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
• Thoroughness: The ability to properly perform quality checks; Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math
• Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least six months in previous employment
• Agility: Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually, walk approximately 10 to 12 miles per day, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively and consistently, throughout your shift with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be comfortable working on equipment at heights up to 30 feet in the air.

What You Will Get

• Starting wage is $20.96/hour plus $1/hour shift differential for third shift.
• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory).
• Double time on the second worked day outside of the employee’s regular workweek schedule.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
• Company matches 75% of employee contributions on the first 6% for 401k.
• $.25/hour raises at a regular interval.
• Up to 15 days vacation, 9 holidays, 2 floating holidays and personal absence allowance (prorated based on start date).
• Company paid Life Insurance (1X annual base salary, up to $75K)
• Employee Assistance Programs including Clinical Services, Work-life & Professional Consultations and Workplace Support.
• A safety focused workplace with an onsite nurse and health screening opportunities.
• Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar.

What To Expect After Applying

• Candidates that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
• Candidates that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment.
• Candidates who are successful with the phone screen and online assessment will be scheduled for an interview.

Shifts

Actual shift availability varies week by week. Successful candidates will be started as soon as a position becomes available on their requested shift. Please note that this could mean a sizable waiting period before starting.

• AWS: Thursday through Sunday, 6am to 4pm

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar:

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening
• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical

Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website

Relocation reimbursement is not offered for this position.

Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers do work that matters.

Summary Pay Range

$0.00 - $0.00

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.