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.
Location: Decatur, IL
Pay: Pay: Starting at $20.40/hr
Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (12‑hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Training Schedule: Initially Monday–Friday training period, approximately 3 weeks
Job Type: Full-time, Supplemental
Join Caterpillar’s Manufacturing Team in Decatur
Caterpillar is hiring Material Handlers / Order Pickers to support manufacturing and logistics operations in Decatur, IL. In this role, you will move, stage, and supply materials using Order Pickers and Turret Trucks to keep production lines running safely and efficiently. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking industrial jobs, warehouse associate roles, or 12‑hour shift jobs in Illinois. Paid training and equipment certification are provided by Caterpillar.
Key Responsibilities
- Move, load, unload, and stage materials as a Material Handler in a manufacturing environment after completing company‑provided training and evaluation
- Operate Order Pickers and Turret Trucks after company‑provided training (non‑forklift)
- Support production lines through accurate material delivery and order picking
- Receive, store, pick, pack, and ship materials using scanners and warehouse systems
- Maintain inventory accuracy and follow warehouse and logistics procedures
- Perform housekeeping and basic equipment checks
- Follow all Caterpillar safety, quality, and production standards
- Work indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing and industrial setting
Required Skills
- At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or industrial work
- Ability and willingness to complete OSHA‑compliant forklift training and evaluation (provided by Caterpillar)
- Basic math, computer, and scanner skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a Material Handler, Order Picker, Warehouse Associate, or Production Support Associate
- Prior experience with Order Pickers or Turret Trucks
- Experience in inventory control, shipping, or receiving
- Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Prior forklift experience is preferred but not required.
Training & Equipment Authorization
- Forklift and material handling equipment operation is authorized only after successful completion of Caterpillar‑provided training and hands‑on evaluation
- Equipment authorization is based on demonstrated safe performance and may be reviewed or removed if safety standards are not met
Why You’ll Like this Job:
- Competitive Wages: $20.40/hr
- Weekend schedule with full‑time hours (Work 36 hours, receive 40 hours pay!)
- Paid training – no prior forklift certification required
- Work in a clean, safety‑focused manufacturing environment
- Hands‑on material handling and production support work
- Join a global company with long‑term opportunity
Additional Information
This is a Supplemental position with limited benefits.
All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
After applying, look for an email titled "Your Online Assessment..." and check your spam folder. You will be asked to complete an Online Assessment – this will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen for prohibited substances
Caterpillar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
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:
April 13, 2026 - May 30, 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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