Material Handler- 1st Shift

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.

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. Join us.

Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock AR team as a Material Handler, our 1st shift team earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $19.35/hour.

As a Material Handler you will perform a variety of processes using mobile equipment and scan gun technology to complete the movement of material throughout the receiving dock, warehouse and assembly, paint, and fabrication operations areas. You will be responsible for ensuring proper transactions are completed timely and inventory tracking is accurate using scan guns.

Pay Rate and Schedule:

• Position includes a wage of $19.35/hour and a comprehensive benefit program
• Openings available on 1st shift: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm . Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.

In this role, you will:

• Be committed to working safely all day every day
• Work as a team to help ensure parts and components are available when needed to build our machines
• Utilize a variety of powered vehicles to unload material from trailers and move material to proper locations throughout the facility
• Own the work you do, actively seeking to learn and improve to ensure the highest level of adherence to safety and quality

What you will have:

• Previous work or volunteer experience (Warehouse experience is not required, we provide classroom and on the job training)
• Willingness and ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Willingness to walk for extended prolonged periods
• Willingness and ability to adapt to various operations
• Willingness and ability to lift to 35 lbs.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Experience in Logistics Operations
• Experience using scan guns
• Experience operating mobile equipment
• Reach Truck
• Stand Up Forklift
• Order Picker / Cherry Picker
• Experience in SAP

Physical Job Requirements - Production:

• Constantly stands on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools and completing tasks at assigned workstation. Walks on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools from distances of a few feet to approximately 80 feet; frequently to constantly throughout the shift.
• Sits on scooter or creeper (close to floor) on occasional basis to position body under the machine or at the bottom of the part or machine.
• Climbs up and down stairs, platforms, and ladders on an occasional basis up to a height of 15 feet.
• May rotate and bend at the waist while reaching into storage bins and positioning body in front of the machine/part on an occasional basis.
• Reaches with hands/arms in any direction from approximately 3 inches off the floor to overhead range on a frequent basis in any direction. On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while pushing or pulling up to 70 lbs to achieve the proper level of torque.
• Frequently lifts, up to 10-15 lbs. throughout the shift. Occasionally lifts, up to 25 lbs; On a rare basis, the employee might lift, up to 35 lbs. On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while holding 10-15 lbs.
• Frequently operates heavy equipment or machinery.
• Frequently bends the neck forward. Occasionally twists the neck, tilts the neck sideways or extends the neck to look in different directions. On a rare basis, the employee may have to hold their neck in a static position for a few minutes at a time.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand or hands, constantly with a light to moderate grip. Occasionally, a forceful grip maybe needed to assemble parts into the correct position.
• Occasionally uses fingers to operate computer and frequently uses fingers to operate hoist controls

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)

What you will get:

Our 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), weekly pay, and the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details
Resumes are highly encouraged . Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification. Please 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 (Be sure to keep your username and password when you initially apply) 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

About Caterpillar


Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.


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Summary Pay Range:

$19.35 - $23.90

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:
July 7, 2026 - July 9, 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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