Material Handler III -Inbound Attendant

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.

Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site. This position will also cover security duties and maintain processes for inbound loads including maintaining CTPAT compliance.

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

- Check in vendors and truck drivers, ensuring compliance with security check in process before allowing entry into the facility

- Maintain CTPAT checks and relevant process and documentation

- Serve as primary contact for inbound traffic and maintain facility inbound and outbound schedule

- Coordinate with production to ensure product receipt and routing to appropriate operational areas

- Read work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.

- Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves

- Load materials onto vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.

- Transport materials from storage or work sites to designated area.

- Secure lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination.

- Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled.

- Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles together.

- Lift heavy objects with power hoist or overhead cranes to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

- Cross train in shipping, receiving, and material handling/storage.

- Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

Work location: Wamego, KS

Shift: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm

Compensation & Benefits

Base rate for this role ranges from $20.03 – $27.04. Actual rate will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

- Annual incentive bonus plan*

- Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1

- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

- 401(k) Savings Plan including company match

- Health savings account (HSA)

- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

- Disability Benefits

- Life Insurance

- Parental leave

- Employee Assistance Programs

- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Sign on bonus

Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines*

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

December 15, 2025 - December 29, 2025

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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