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 that 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.
At Caterpillar we value commitment, and we reward you with an opportunity to earn a 5% attendance premium each day you are on time.
What this looks like (starts after 90 days):
On your 1st day you will receive 40 hours of Paid Time Off and will earn an additional 60 hours of Paid Time Off during your 1st year!
We don't lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7lYHGxaBEg) to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.
As a Team Lead at Caterpillar you will:
Have knowledge of all logistical procedures, and standard work in assigned work area
Use various Caterpillar systems and applications to prioritize and process inbound shipments
Follow and utilize CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work
Multitask and prioritize work
Train new and develop existing employees
Liaison between team members and section managers
First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions
Performance of administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards
May provide input on workflow tactics
May communicate with cross-functional leaders
Communicate potential logistical challenges, inventory or manpower issues, and solutions to the section manager
Demonstrates decision-making ability
Basic Requirements
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Forklift certified or experience operating a forklift
At least 1-year logistical experience
Physical Requirements:
Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pounds as team lift
Occasional bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks
Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
Ability to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
Ability to Stand and/or sit at a desk while performing tasks
Top Candidates will have:
Experience using MTS / ERP systems in a logistical environment
1 year of leadership experience preferably in manufacturing/logistics
Schedule
Monday- Thursday 2 PM-10 PM
Mandatory overtime is required yet scheduled in advance.
Additional Information:
Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.
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
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
