JOB DESCRIPTION:
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.
Description:
At the Caterpillar facility in Wamego, Kansas, we take pride in working together to safely build quality attachments that enhance the productivity and utility of Caterpillar machines, equipping them for a wide range of tasks and operating requirements. As a Manufacturing Technician (known internally as a Manufacturing Specialist) at Caterpillar’s Wamego, Kansas facility, you will perform a variety of processes using varied machines and/or hand tools.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Ability to work a regular schedule where daily attendance and punctuality are required
Ability to safely perform work accurately and thoroughly
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, performing repetitive work
Ability to produce quality work at a sustained pace
Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment and work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, religion or job type
Demonstrates ability to follow directions and standard work
Available to work from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the introductory training period
Top candidate will have:
Previous warehouse or material handling experience
STARTING PAY RATE- 1st Shift: $16.54
1st Shift HOURS: 5:00AM-3:30PM, M-TH
(potential for overtime on Friday)
Being a member of our team is rewarding!
Total Rewards Package available from DAY ONE includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and long term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Healthy Lifestyle Program
Employee Assistance Programs
401K with 6% company match
Annual 401K employer contribution of 3%-5%
In addition to Caterpillars Total Rewards Package, you will also receive:
Potential for Quarterly Bonuses
Overtime based on business need
Paid holidays and paid time off
Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave, Adoption Benefits
Potential for annual pay increase based on performance
Full Personal Protective Equipment provided
Caterpillar shirts provided for work
Professional development to help advance your career
Apply online: https://careers.caterpillar.com/en/jobs/job/r0000202625-material-handler/
Final Details:
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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 .
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here .
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here .