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.

Production Associate / Material Specialist

Job Description Summary

As a Material Specialist at Caterpillar, you will execute a variety of functions related to material handling and warehouse operations. You will also work with various source documents to verify the accuracy and conditions of parts.

This role includes salary starting at $20.40/hour with periodic wage increases, healthcare insurance, employee discount programs, free employee assistance program, and more. Depending on business requirements, normal working hours will be 40 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Don’t miss this opportunity! We also offer an additional $1.00/hour night shift premium for our 2nd and 3rd shift employees!

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Work in a environment with changing temperatures
• Walk, squat, and bend over for intervals at a time
• Operate material handling equipment such as power trucks, forklifts, pallet lifts, etc.
• Perform stock counts
• Pick parts manually and deliver to various parts of facility

Required qualifications for Mapleton Seals Material Handler:

• Basic knowledge of warehouse or similar environment
• Ability to obtain certification to drive facility vehicles

Top candidates will also have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Basic math skills

Additional Information:

• Positions available on 2nd and 3rd shifts
• 2nd shift: 3:00pm - 11:00 pm, Monday-Friday
• 3rd shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, Sunday night-Friday morning
• This position does not offer relocation
• This position requires no travel
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
• Positions are supplemental full-time

What we offer:

• Competitive starting wages with scheduled wage increases
• Day one benefits
• Employee national discounts
• Development opportunities

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

What to Expect After Applying:

• Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.

• Applicants that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.

• On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.

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:

September 8, 2025 - September 16, 2025

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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