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.

Your Work Shapes the World 
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 100-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.  Let's do the work!

What To Expect Do Day to Day

As a Material Handler, you will support varied areas of production, safely and efficiently pick, kit, receive, put away, and prepare material and machines. Accurately document material and movement for all materials. Order and safely deliver all material to the appropriate locations ensuring right part at the right place at the right time in the right quantity and quality using various material handling equipment. *See Essential

Pay Rate and Schedule: The position includes the following wage extensions:

1st Shift includes a wage of $22.05/hour

2nd & 3rd Shifts includes a wage of $23.30/hour, including a shift differentia Additionally all shifts are eligible for a comprehensive day-one benefit program, generous time off, and retirement benefits, as well as weekly pay.

Required Qualifications for Consideration (minimum):

• Minimum of 6 month intermediate to advanced computer usage  

• 3 months minimum experience in logistics/warehousing 

Top Candidates Will Have:  

• Have experience operating material handling equipment (i.e. counterbalance, turret, reach, picker) 

• Ability to read standard work and write continuous improvement cards 

• Ability to utilize computer/scanner for material movement transactions 

• Prior SAP Mach 1 experience

• Prior Caterpillar Paving experience

Additional Information: 

 Shift: ALL SHIFTS

 Hours:

• 1st Shift; 6a.m. - 2 p.m.

• 2nd Shift; 2p.m. - 10p.m.

• 3rd Shift; 10p.m. - 6a.m.

 Work Location: Brooklyn Park, MN 

Compensation:

L02; $22.05/hour (1st shift);

L02 $23.30/hour (2/3rd shifts)- this includes the $1.25/hour shift differential

Day to Day Details:

Responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents.  Order and safely deliver all material to the appropriate locations ensuring right part at the right place at the right time in the right quantity and quality using various material handling equipment including counterbalance, reach truck, picker, tug and turret machines.    Use Caterpillar systems, tools and equipment to perform material movement tasks and transactions including, but not limited to, dock loading and unloading, stocking, picking parts, dunnage removal, receiving, shipping and material auditing.   Provide support and perform activities related to inbound and outbound receiving and shipments.  Take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems related to material movement, report discrepancies, and recommend solutions.  Support team People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) initiatives and daily activities.    

Summary Pay Range:

$22.05 - $28.35

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 23, 2026 - March 6, 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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