Material Handler - Picker

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.
About SPM Oil & Gas:
SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.
About the role:
The Material Handler - Picker is responsible for safely loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the district, service center, yard, or work site.
Additional Information:
Relocation or sponsorship assistance is NOT available for this position.
Starting Pay: $19.85, additional based on experience
Schedule: Monday – Friday 2:30 PM CST - 11:00 PM CST
Overtime based on business need
What you will do:
Unload, stock and inventory all deliveries
Assist with new orders, cycle counts and RFID operations
Read and understand SOPs and Risk Assessments
Ability to understand Inventory Control Process
Exhibits equipment and product understanding
Ability to read work orders and follow verbal instruction
Counts, weighs, secures, tags, palettize and stacks materials and maintains accurate records of material movement
Maintains work area, machines, and equipment
Operates and inspects industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
Assists in developing a culture that works to achieve and maintain an accident-free workplace
Performs other job duties as assigned
What You Will Have:
Minimum of one years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be able to become forklift certified within 30 days
Must be able to effectively operate hand-held scanner (inventory transaction device) within 30 days
Ability to use identification tools (engraver, metal stamps, paint pen) to mark product
Ability to read and interpret dimensional drawings
Additional Requirements:
Currently working at the Northlink location in the shipping department
Physical Demands:
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
Required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Must be able to wear protective footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the department
Work Environment:
Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions
Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration
Noise Level: Moderate
Summary Pay Range:
$19.85 - $26.55
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:
October 8, 2026 - November 8, 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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