Material Handler - Picker

About the role:

The Material Handler - Picker is responsible for safely loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the district, service center, yard, or work site.

Additional Information:

• Relocation or sponsorship assistance is NOT available for this position.
• Starting Pay: $19.85, additional based on experience
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 2:30 PM CST - 11:00 PM CST
• Overtime based on business need

What you will do:

• 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
• Exhibits equipment and product understanding
• Ability to read work orders and follow verbal instruction
• Counts, weighs, secures, tags, palettize and stacks materials and maintains accurate records of material movement
• Maintains work area, machines, and equipment
• Operates and inspects industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
• Assists in developing a culture that works to achieve and maintain an accident-free workplace
• Performs other job duties as assigned

What You Will Have:

• Minimum of one years 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 Requirements:

• Currently working at the Northlink location in the shipping department

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to wear protective footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the department

Work Environment:

• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration
• Noise Level: Moderate

Summary Pay Range:

$19.85 - $26.55

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:

October 8, 2026 - November 8, 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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