Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Packaging Engineer in Morton, IL.

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. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

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.

Job Summary:

• This Packaging Engineer executes solutions on packaging design and usage and related safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Additional Info:

• This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation
• This role is 1st shift
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunities for hybrid or remote schedules
• This role requires up to 10% domestic travel

What You Will Do:

• Internal Safety Controls
  • Execute scorecard audit for Readiness and Execution for wood packaging facilities
  • Manage Wood Issue Tracker - investigation and resolution of safety risks raised by customers, dealers, and distribution centers
  • Conduct training on wood pack execution- new IPC (Inbound Processing Center) training and annual refresher training
  • MS3131 and MS3132 Chain of Responsibility representative for Parts Distribution

• External Safety Controls
  • Own Approved Supplier Design process – control process for supplier designs on heavy parts
  • Drive supplier packaging improvement for safety related reasons
  • Approved and documented ~300 supplier designs in 2024 and achieved 93.3% schedule coverage for parts over 500lbs
  • Continuous improvement action mid-year to widen scope to parts over 250 lbs and drive schedule coverage to 70% in 2025 and 80% in 2026

• Rust Preventative Lead
  • Maintain and improve on current specifications to reduce defect parts sold to dealer
    • Review efficacy and test new formulas to drive lower dealer warranty claims due to rust
    • YTD customer defect avoidance of $200K+
  • Review new supplier formulations to support Customer Ready Packaging program

What You Have (Required Skills):

• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

• Packaging: Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or equivalent experience
• Understanding of Aftermarket Parts Network
• Experience in wood crate design and testing
• Rust Preventative evaluation experience

What You Will Get:

• 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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:

October 7, 2025 - October 14, 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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