Forklift Driver/Material Handler Job at Caterpillar, Decatur, IL

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  • Caterpillar
  • Decatur, IL

Job Description

Career Area:
Operations

Job Description:



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 Forklift Driver/Material Handler 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. You will also work with various source documents to verify the accuracy and conditions of parts.



Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:


* Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures, and walk, squat, and bend over for intervals at a time


* 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.


* Perform 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 as required.


* Uses mobile equipment as required to facilitate job functions.


* Reports defects and need for repairs.


* Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Basic Qualifications:


* Prior experience of 1 year or more in a warehouse or similar environment


* Ability to obtain forklift driver certification


* Good communication skills


* Strong commitment to safety and teamwork



Top Candidates Will Also Possess:


* Ability to perform a variety of warehouse functions and do basic math


* Previous forklift experience


*Previous inventory control experience


Additional Information:



Starting pay is $19.56 /hr + $.75 cent shift premium



As part of the recruitment process, you need to complete an online assessment. This will be sent to the email you used to apply. Look for an email titled "Your Online Assessment..."



Positions are Supplemental with limited benefits with a standard 40 hour work week.


• Competitive wages


• Health Care Benefits (First day coverage - must enroll within 31 days of hire)


• Automatic wage increase every 26 weeks until rate maximum is reached


• Ability to advance faster than 26 weeks based on performance


• Eligible for annual market-based adjustments


• Overtime pay (1.5x) for hours worked over 40 within the work week


• Paid lunch period



Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen for prohibited substances


Caterpillar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.



Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.



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:


Annual incentive bonus plan*


Medical, dental, and vision coverage


Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)


401k savings plan


Health savings account (HSA)


Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)


Disability benefits


Life Insurance


Parental leave


Healthy Lifestyle Programs


Employee Assistance Programs


Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts


Tuition Reimbursement


Career Development


*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
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

Posting Dates:


Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.


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


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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Currently hiring, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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