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.
Role Definition:
The Material Handler is responsible for safely loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the district, service center, yard, or work site.
What You Will Do (including but not limited to):
- Unload, stock and inventory all deliveries.
- Assist with new orders, cycle counts and RFID operations.
- Read and understand SOPs and Risk Assessments.
- Ability to understand Inventory Control Process.
- Exhibit equipment and product understanding.
- Ability to read work orders and follow verbal instruction.
- Count, weigh, secure, tag, palettize, and stack materials and maintain accurate records of material movement.
- Maintain work area, machines, and equipment.
- Operate and inspect industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
- Assist in developing a culture that works to achieve and maintain an accident-free workplace.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to become forklift certified within 30 days.
- Must be able to effectively operate hand-held scanner (inventory transaction device) within 30 days.
- Ability to use identification tools (engraver, metal stamps, paint pen) to mark product.
- Ability to read and interpret dimensional drawings.
Additional Information:
- 1st shift: Monday – Friday 6:00AM – 2:30PM.
- This is an on-site position in Hodges, SC.
- 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.
Summary Pay Range:
$17.30 - $22.04
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 23, 2026 - May 7, 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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