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.
Material Handling Specialist
Location: Caterpillar Manufacturing Facility, South Milwaukee, WI
Sign-On & Retention Bonus: Up to $2,000
Hourly Pay:
Step 1: $22.10
Step 2: $22.59
Step 3: $23.09
Job Summary
As a Material Handling Specialist, you will keep production moving by safely receiving, staging, transporting, and delivering materials to the right place at the right time. You’ll operate material handling equipment, execute inventory transactions, and partner with operations to support a high-performance manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely move, stage, and deliver raw material, components, and finished goods to support production flow and shipping schedules.
- Perform shipping/receiving activities including unloading/loading, verifying counts, and preparing materials for storage or line-side delivery.
- Execute inventory transactions (receipts, issues, transfers) and support cycle count activities to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Operate and inspect material handling equipment (e.g., forklift / powered industrial truck, pallet jack); complete pre-use checks and report concerns.
- Identify material discrepancies or constraints, apply basic problem-solving, and escalate issues to keep production on track.
- Maintain organized, safe work areas using 5S practices; follow all site safety rules and standard work.
- Support continuous improvement by suggesting process and layout improvements that reduce waste and improve flow.
Qualifications:
One or more years of forklift experience heavier than 11,000 lb. capacity.
Warehouse experience - understanding packing slips and auditing material to ensure in proper place.
Shipping experience - understanding how to package loose components in a crate for domestic and international shipments and secure and block large pieces upwards of 8,000 lb to a skid
Experience loading and unloading trucks.
Ability to track inventory.
Ability to work well individually or in a team environment.
Flexibility to work overtime to support production demands.
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Caterpillar 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
Summary Pay Range:
$22.10 - $23.09
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:
April 8, 2026 - May 3, 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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