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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: 375 Green Valley Road, Griffin, GA 30224
Great earning potential! If you are career oriented with a strong work ethic, Caterpillar is the place for you!
Don't miss this opportunity to work in a fun atmosphere where safety is our number one priority!
Excellent individual training provided with continued development opportunities available to give you the experience you need to grow quickly within the company.
Compensation and Benefits:
* Starting wage is $17.85/hour (paid bi-weekly) for 1st & 3rd shifts
* Night shift premium of $2.00 per hour for 3rd shift
* Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory)
* Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1
* 6% company match for 401k
* Annual increases, based on your performance evaluation
* Time Off (Vacation & PTO) and Paid Holidays
* Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice, personal and group therapy, etc.
* College tuition assistance program available after 1 year employment
Primary Shifts:
-1st Shift: 6:30am – 5:00pm (Monday – Thursday) with overtime hours 6:30am - 3:00pm (Friday)
- 3rd Shift: 7:30pm – 6:00am (Sunday night – Thursday morning) with overtime hours 7:30pm - 4:00pm (Thursday night - Friday morning)
*Some teams may have an altered work schedule which will be discussed with successful candidates
Reasons you'll love working here:
* Compensation: Caterpillar offers competitive wages and pays weekly
* Benefits: Our range of benefits include Day 1 health care, vision, dental, Quarterly bonuses, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off and more!
* Career development: Your work impacts the world. You’ll receive ongoing technical training. You can choose a career path that best suits your skills and interests with opportunity for advancement.
Essential Job Functions:
• Good attendance record and ability to work OT when required
• Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• The ability to properly perform quality checks
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
•Operating heavy equipment including sit down forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and overhead hoists.
•Perform material handling and warehousing functions such as unloading, sorting, putting away, picking, packing and shipping parts, materials and supplies.
•Operates electronic hardware/RF units.
•Cross train in shipping, receiving, and material handling/storage.
•Read work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
•Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
•Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
•Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
•Secure lifting attachments to materials and convey load to destination or signal crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
•Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
•Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.
•Load trucks for Industrial Truck Operator.
•Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles together.
•Clamp sections of portable conveyor together or place conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products.
•Remove samples of materials, label with identifying information, and take samples to laboratory for analysis.
•Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and clean work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
•Assemble crates to contain products such as machines or vehicles.
•Shovel loose materials such as sand, gravel, metals, plastics, or chemicals, into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers such as wheelbarrows, scrap truck, or barrels.
•Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
•Perform minor preventative maintenance on forklifts (check fluid levels, lights, horns, etc.).
•Develop a culture that works to achieve and maintain an accident-free workplace.
•Develop a culture that works to achieve and maintain ongoing housekeeping excellence.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
•High School Diploma or general education degree with a minimum of two years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar:
- Background Screening
- Drug Screening
- Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical
Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website
Relocation reimbursement is not offered for this position.
Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers do work that matters. Apply now!
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. 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.Posting Dates:
January 30, 2024 - February 29, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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