Job Type: Full time
Career Area:Manufacturing & Supply ChainJob 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. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Athens team as a direct hire.  Opening on 2nd shift.  Position starts at $20.10/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 team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors. Performs various product audit functions on components, systems and or machines.Job duties may include the following:Compile daily inventory reports as well as system audits to reconcile the actual number of parts in the factory with system records.Ensure that inventory is sufficient to meet build requirements and to communicate potential shortages to material planners.Coordinate and monitor off-line rework activities.Cross-functional communication to complete tasks. Daily inventory counts for all production material and work with various departments to trace and locate missing material.Produce reports on inventory discrepancies due to unrecorded movement.Gather data from various tools and tooling systems and prepare data reports for calibration analysis and review.Catalogue quality issues into a computer system and flag defects for repair.Basic Qualifications:Must have Logistics/Warehouse experienceMust have Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft ExcelPhysical 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 at heights of up to 20 feet from the floorWork 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 SAP softwareIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft ExcelForklift 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 include a resume may lead application to not be considered. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Athens team as a direct hire. Position starts at $20.10/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1.2nd Shift Schedule:Monday-Friday, 3 pm - 11:30 pmEmployee 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.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.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.