Job Description
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. . 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
QUALIFICATIONS
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
* MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT
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:
POSITIONS ARE SUPPLEMENTAL - 40 OR MORE HOURS PER WEEK BUT WITH NO VACATION OR HOLIDAY PAY AND LIMITED BENEFITS. YOU CAN ALSO BE PLACED ON ANY SHIFT AND MOVED AT ANY TIME TO ANY POSITION.