Material Specialist /Material Handler - 1st Shift

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Job Description:

1st Shift - Full Time

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all material moves and transactions, including shipping, receiving and production support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Follows all applicable policies and procedures including safety and health
• Required to work overtime schedule as requested to meet production needs based on overtime procedures
• Performs duties in accordance with standard work (takt time, work sequence, swip)
• Operates Powered Industrial Trucks (PITS) and Aerial Work Platforms (AWP)
• Completes required documentation and system transactions needed for material moves and inventory audits
• Physically handles material movement and preparation
• Support production through material conveyance
• Use andon for identification of variance from standard work
• Participates in activities and exercises in support of the Caterpillar Production System (CPS) – 5S, kaizen, etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic understanding of duties and responsibilities in both Shipping/Receiving and Production Support areas
• Basic understanding of safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and communicate effectively both oral and written
• Ability to operate fork trucks and aerial work platforms
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and their proper application
• Basic knowledge of measuring devices

• Basic math functions - add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Basic knowledge of SAP

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Warehouse Knowledge
• Leadership
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Initiative/Motivation
• Positive Attitude
• Flexibility
• Visual Acuity

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be physically mobile with ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, twist, reach, climb, and walk
• Must be able to work at heights and comply with facility fall-protection requirements
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 35 lbs
• Must be able to perform the above physical demands for extended periods of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Subject to inside environmental conditions – protected from weather conditions but not temperature changes – exposure to occasional temperature extremes (below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees)

Additional Information:

• 1st Shift
• Full Time with Benefits
• Starting Pay is $15.26 hr
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position

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Caterpillar 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 .

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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