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.
What You Will Do:
Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking Material Handlers at our York Distribution Center. As a Caterpillar Material Handler, you support Caterpillar's customers by getting parts from our distribution centers directly to where they need them. This role includes sorting parts, building protective carriers for engines, and operating equipment, such as reach trucks and cherry pickers. **This position is ideal for those building foundational skills in the warehouse, generally within the first 24 months of their career. **
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Additional Information:
- Located at 600 Memory Lane, York, PA 17402
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Multiple shifts available, starting at $20.96/hr!
- Relocation assistance is **not **offered for this position
- Candidates must be able to read, write and conduct business in English
- Ability to work overtime when required
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Safely perform the material handling and warehousing processes required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Operate handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing.
- Willingness to be trained on and operate cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes/hoists. Keep in mind, not all available positions operate equipment
- Report defects and need for repairs.
- Utilize pneumatic tools and/or power tools to build and construct wooden shipping containers
- Utilize tools for the application of paint and rust preventative
- Perform housekeeping functions as required
- Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time
What You Bring:
- Safety Mindset: Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.
- **Experience: **At least 18 years of age. This position is ideal for those building foundational skills in the warehouse, generally within the first 24 months of their career. Top Candidates may have recent enrollment at a local community school including high school, trade school, community or junior college.
- Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach productivity 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.
- Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
- Communication: Share information clearly, listen to understand, resolve issues through open dialogue, and use communication tools to stay connected. Must be able to read, write and conduct business in English with or without reasonable accommodation.
- 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.
- **Agility: **Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually, walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively, throughout your shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
What You Will Get:
- Base wage is $20.96/hour (paid weekly)
- Night shift premium of $1.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift.
- Overtime opportunities, based on business need, are paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory)
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
- 6% company match for 401k.
- Merit based raises once a year
- 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year), up to 9 paid holidays
- Company paid Life Insurance (2X salary)
- Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice, personal and group therapy, etc.
- College tuition assistance program available after 1 year employment.
- A safety focused workplace.
- Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar.
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 Shift: Saturday-Tuesday, 6:00am - 4:00pm
- Second Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
- Third Shift: Sunday- Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:00am
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
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 and Integrated Logistics.
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 .
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
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. Apply now!
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:
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
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.
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