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Caterpillar is hiring a Material Specialist - 1st Shift - East Peoria Bldg KK - Supplemental in East Peoria, IL. It is a full-time role in Other Roles, first listed on November 13. The advertised pay is $20.40 an hour. Caterpillar has 99 other openings in the US, 14 of them in East Peoria, IL.
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Caterpillar has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 15 states. Most are in software & IT (29), operations (11) and engineering & mfg (9). The biggest locations are Irving, TX (21), Peoria, IL (16) and East Peoria, IL (15). None of them is fully remote, 12% are open to entry-level candidates and 98% show pay. We collect Caterpillar's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Career Area:
OperationsJob 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.
At Caterpillar’s East Peoria Building KK, our team is the power behind the iron.
The work our team does extends far beyond the walls of our facility, as we manufacture critical components that help power Caterpillar machines to help solve our customers’ toughest challenges. From moving material at mines and quarries to building roads, infrastructure and cities around the world, our drivetrains transfer power to the ground and help turn machine capability into customer productivity.
At Caterpillar, safety is our top priority, and you’ll join a team where integrity matters and teamwork and excellence drive the results in every product we build.
Whether you're beginning a manufacturing career or bringing years of experience, Building KK is a place where you can build great products, build strong relationships and build a career with global impact.
If you're someone who takes pride in quality work, embraces challenges and wants to be part of a team that builds products with global impact, you'll fit right in.
Role Definition:
As a Materials Specialist at Caterpillar, you will perform a variety of functions to check, receive, and verify accuracy of our prime product. You will check, store, disburse or fill orders for parts, materials, tools, equipment and supplies in a safe environment.
What You Will Do (including but not limited to):
- Maintain and report daily receiving and shipping activities.
- Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials equipment and supplies.
- Performs related and/or specialized clerical duties and resolves discrepancies as required. Maintains related clerical records and operates computer terminal and/or hand held scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing. Performs housekeeping functions.
- Uses mobile equipment as required to facilitate job functions.
- Reports defects and need for repairs.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Drivers License and Forklift driver certification.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes.
- Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor, work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures, and walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Ability to read/write and interpret documents, the ability to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math.
- Warehouse and/or order filling experience.
Additional Information
- 1st shift: Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 2:30PM.
- Starting pay is $20.40 per hour.
- This is a supplemental position – minimum 40 hours per week with limited benefits available.
- This position does not offer relocation.
- This position requires no travel.
- 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 on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
Summary Pay Range:
$0.00 - $0.00Compensation 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:
November 12, 2026 - November 18, 2026Any 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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