PDC Team Lead

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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1st shift PDC Team Lead – (L08)

As a PDC Team Lead at Caterpillar, BCP Athens, you will assist the PDC Manager in coordinating workflow, promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing daily priorities, etc., and you will also be performing various production order processing functions at the Athens PDC, GA facility.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating workflow
• Promoting cooperative team relationships
• Actively promoting safe work practices and procedures
• Establishing daily priorities, providing feedback to supervisory team on Associate performance
• Performing and/or coordinating the training of Associates on work techniques and promoting continuous improvement.
• Assists the Section Manager in performing the material handling and warehousing functions required in inbound, outbound and other operational functions.
• Working from a variety of source documents to verify quantities, count parts, fill orders, package parts, etc.
• Able to operate MHE & STTT Prime Product (Current certification).
• Maintaining related records or reports as required and resolving discrepancies where needed
• Operating computer terminals to access and update information for production and order processing
• Performing and assigning housekeeping functions; using mobile equipment as required to facilitate job functions
• Reporting defects and need for repairs on mobile equipment by following safety procedures
• Assisting the PDC Associates in resolving various work-related issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• Team Lead or Supervisor Experience
• Must have parts, product, manufacturing & assembly experience
• Must have experience operating excavators or tractors
• Must be at Expected or higher performance rating

Physical 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 minutes
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes
• Work at heights up to 20 feet from floor

Top candidates will also have:

• Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Intermediate proficiency with MACH 1/Warehouse Management experience (highly desired)
• Intermediate proficiency with SAP-ME
• Excavator and/or Tractor product line experience
• The ability to read/write and interpret documents
• The ability to perform a variety of record keeping and reporting functions Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in a team environment

Additional Information:

• Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to the application not being considered.​
• This is a 1st shift hourly position with a starting wage of $25.30/hour.
• The 1st shift schedule is Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
• The Position is located in Athens, GA. No relocation benefits are available.
• Employees must be in current role for 6 months and not be on active discipline. Employee must make their current manager aware of their application.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.30 - $31.67

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:

November 11, 2026 - November 18, 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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