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Caterpillar Inc. in Sanford, NC, is seeking a Team Lead with logistics, assembly, and quality coordination responsibilities. The role reports to section managers and requires forklift experience, forklift safety, and strong communication skills.
The position offers a starting pay of $25.10/hour with a potential quarterly bonus and comprehensive Day ONE benefits. The ideal candidate will supervise day-to-day activities, train staff, manage schedules, and ensure safety and quality standards across
Operations
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.
Caterpillar is looking for candidates who want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.
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Starting Pay: $25.10/hour
2nd Shift
As a Team Lead at Caterpillar Inc., you will under general supervision, coordinate, oversee and monitor activities within a specific factory function such as Assembly, Logistics and Quality.
Has general knowledge of all logistics processes and procedures, standard work, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area.
Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Must meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work where needed for safety and efficiency.
Contributing team member.
Train new and develop existing employees.
Liaison between team members and section managers.
First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions.
Performance of administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards.
May provide input on schedule/build adjustments.
May communicate with cross-functional leaders.
Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
Communicate potential inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to perform repetitive operations.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Must have some experience operating a forklift.
Must have Intermediate Level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
Must have an intermediate of proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) of Glovia.
Prior Logistics, Quality and/or Assembly experience.
Ability to follow standard work and use standard logistics tools.
Ability to work overtime.
Proven team development abilities.
Understanding of basic Supply Chain Principles.
ILC Ordering and Auditing Experience.
Prior leadership experience.
Time management skills and excellent communication skills.
Position is located in Sanford, NC. No relocation benefits are available.
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.
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.
$25.10 - $31.35
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.
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
September 14, 2026 - September 19, 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.