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Material Specialist - 1st Shift - East Peoria- Bldg KK

Caterpillar, East Peoria, Illinois, United States, 61611

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Materials Specialist

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. As a Materials Specialist at Caterpillar, you will perform a variety of functions to check, receive, verify accuracy of our prime product. You will check, store, disburse or fill orders for parts, materials, tools, equipment and supplies. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Maintain and report daily receiving and shipping activities Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials equipment and supplies. Performs related and/or specialized clerical duties and resolves discrepancies as required. Maintains related clerical records and operates computer terminal and/or hand held scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing. Performs housekeeping functions. Uses mobile equipment as required to facilitate job functions. Reports defects and need for repairs. Additional Information: Pay is $20.40 1st shift positions available This position does not offer relocation This position requires no travel This is a supplemental position - 40 hrs or more with limited benefits Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and their families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances. Basic Qualifications: Prior experience in a warehouse or similar environment Excellent computer skills High School Diploma Valid Drivers License and Forklift driver certification Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor, work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures, and walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation Top Candidates Will Also Have: Ability to read/write and interpret documents, the ability to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math Warehouse and/or order filling experience 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 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.