Early Talent - Trade Compliance Clerk
Caterpillar
Career Area:
Supply Chain and LogisticsJob 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.
It's More Than a Job, It's a Career
In this part-time temporary position, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience in trade compliance. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing processes to ensure that Caterpillar Trade Compliance client work is completed on time and accurate.
What You Will Do:
- Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures
- Functions to include:
- Document/update work instructions
- Review of Free Trade documentation
- Supplier solicitation
- Extract bill of material
Basic Qualifications:
- Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited university/college pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 2.8/4.0 GPA or higher with at least 12 semester hours completed
- Graduation date between December 2025 and August 2028
What You Have:
- Data Analytics: Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
Additional Info:
- The primary location for this position is Peoria, Illinois. This position requires working onsite at our facility.
- Must be available to work 20 - 32 hours per week in 4 or more hour increments on first shift
- Students are expected to work during semester breaks and summer vacations. This is a 12-month or longer position.
- Sponsorship is not available
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Final details:
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Summary Pay Range:
$21.50 - $32.20Compensation 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
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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.Posting Dates:
July 11, 2025 - August 14, 2025Any 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.
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