Shipper - Distribution Technician

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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us today!

The purpose of this position is to safely prepare, load, block and tie down machines and parts for shipment via all types of transportation.

What We Offer:

• 13 Days’ Vacation first year (accrued/prorated)

  Paid Winter Holiday Plant as production allows

  10 Paid holidays

  1 floating holiday

  1 volunteer day

  Day 1 Benefits - Total Rewards: Health, Dental, 401K w/ match, additional wellness

  Bonus/Incentive: Quarterly Gain Sharing up to 10%

  Development Opportunities

What To Expect

As a Shipper you will Prepare machinery and parts for transit via motor freight (common and specialized carriers), rail, air and ocean. Load, secure and document machines and/or parts in all types of ocean containers. This includes properly distributing weight, packaging and/or securing parts in crates, skids, rail cars and ocean containers to prevent damage while in transit. Responsible for scheduling safe, cost-effective transportation and processing accurate paperwork for outbound delivery of international and domestic shipments for all types of materials. Fabricate wooden crates and pallets for machines and parts. Work with carrier drivers to assist them as needed concerning their loads and explain the loading procedures as needed. Responsible for cleanliness and appearance of finished goods storage area, shipping area, and shipping trucks. Assist various departments with transferring machines to and from finished goods. Electronically and manually maintain documentation for production. Take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems, report discrepancies and recommend solutions

Basic Qualifications (minimum qualifications):

• Minimum of 6 months computer usage

• Resume or completed work history required

Top Candidates Will Have (preferred qualifications):

• Drive material handling equipment (i.e. counterbalance, turret, reach, picker), paving products.

• Knowledge of rigging (attaching wire, rope, chains, hooks and clevises) for lifting heavy equipment and/or heavy parts.

• Experience loading of heavy equipment and/or operation of semi-tractor-trailers

• Experience loading and unloading a removable goose neck trailer (RGN)

• Ability to fabricate wooden pallets and crates

• Ability to read standard work and write continuous improvement cards

• Ability to utilize computer/scanner for material movement transactions

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 35 lbs frequently

• Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts with minimal breaks

• Work at multiple heights

• Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices

• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, rotating

• Use of hand tools including band cutters and box cutter

• Operate material handling equipment (i.e. counterbalance, turret, reach truck, picker)

• Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists

Environment:

• Limited exposure to welding fumes and noise levels of 85db or greater

• Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures

• Work in tight spaces

• Required Personal Protective Equipment: hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toed/metatarsal foot gear, bump caps and protective material handling equipment including safety/fall harness.