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.
Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.
Caterpillar is looking for candidates who want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.
We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.
What this looks like:
1st Shift starting pay: $27.20/hour
1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Job Description
The primary responsibility of this role is to safely create, update, and maintain factory processes to achieve People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost goals for the Sanford, NC Compact Track Loader facility. To accomplish this goal, the successful candidate will identify, scope, & execute projects related to process improvements. The successful candidate will have the ability to learn & utilize lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, 5-Why’s, and Cause/Effect diagrams (Fishbone).
The successful candidate will have the ability to learn and utilize Software/Systems including, but not limited to, MS Word, MS Excel, Power BI, Geneo, Glovia, and ATRS. This individual will utilize NextGen to create Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Schedules to support small & medium sized improvement projects.
Within 6-9 months the selected candidate is expected to become skilled in a variety of applications and lean tools mentioned above. Therefore, the selected candidate should demonstrate an eagerness to learn and advance their skill set. The selected candidate should also feel comfortable communicating questions, both verbally and through written means. The successful candidate must also display the maturity to work independently.
This posting is for the Mobile Fleet Logistics Planner. This role ensures that vehicles, equipment, tools, and materials are efficiently deployed, tracked, maintained, and returned to support field teams and operational readiness. Including but not limited to Forklifts, Tuggers, Radios, Scanners & Printers. The successful candidate works closely with fleet management, external fleet suppliers, field technicians, and execution groups to optimize fleet utilization and reduce operational downtime. As this team is actively transitioning to a new mobile equipment supplier there is a lot of room for new ideas and growth.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 6 months in current role
At least 1 year of forklift experience
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Top Qualifications:
Experience working in Warehouse/Logistics environment
Experience using ATRS
Experience using MS Word, Excel, and Power BI
Experience using Geneo
Experience using Glovia
Experience using GuidedBuy
Experience using NextGen
Ability & eagerness to learn new skills
Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. Position is located in Sanford, NC. No relocation benefits are available.
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.
Final details
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
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.
Summary Pay Range:
$27.20 - $33.95
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:
February 25, 2026 - March 11, 2026
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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