Job Type: Full time
Career Area:LogisticsJob Description: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. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Athens team as a direct hire.  Openings available on 3rd shift.  Position includes a wage of $18.78/hour (includes 8% night shift premium), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1.   Employment includes a 2-week training program.Watch our video to see our Athens Team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors. You will provide logistics support activities including the investigation of grief, analysis of parts and material workflow, and fulfillment of dealer kit requests, analyses on product workflow and development of logistics plans.In this role you may be expected to:Review supplier shipment histories vs. receiving transactions to identify potential sources of inventory discrepanciesMaintain and monitor data for repeat errors and notify appropriate personnel of required actions to eliminate future occurrencesGather data on product and material workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventoryWork from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantitiesPerform Line checker, Receiver and/or Floater functionsInvestigate and resolve receiving discrepancies appropriate personnel of results or required actions.Review aged open shipments and alerts, receiving personnel and material planners as appropriate to resolve or eliminate inventory discrepanciesEnsure grief and receiving processes and procedures are updated and communicatedBasic Qualifications:Must have 6 months Logistics/Warehouse experiencePhysical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):Must be able to frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15 to 30 minutesWork in an environment with frequently changing temperaturesWalk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutesTop Candidates will also have:Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Office applicationsIntermediate proficiency in SAP softwareForklift experienceInventory control experienceAn understanding of Logistics facility and Excavator/Tractor Product LineIntermediate proficiency in functional areas of logistics such as: Inventory Management, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Storeroom Operations and TransportationExcellent written and oral communicationAbility to lead a diverse group of peopleGood attendance, excellent customer service focus, and the ability to handle stress and often work at an urgent paceGood interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environmentInitiative, good analytical and organizational skillAdditional information: Resumes are encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Athens team as a direct hire. Openings available on 3rd shift.  Position includes a wage of $18.78/hour (includes 8% night shift premium), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1. Shift Schedule:3rd shift: Sunday-Friday, 11 pm - 7:30 amEmployee benefit detailsOur goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, 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 (prorated based upon hire date).Final detailsPlease 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. 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. EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.