Forklift Operator

Location:  Sanford, North Carolina, United States of America / Sanford, North Carolina, United States of America / Sanford, North Carolina, United States of America / Sanford, North Carolina, United States of America
Date Posted:  Thursday, February 27, 2025
Apply By:   Thursday, March 6, 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Job Type:   Regular
Requisition ID:  R0000287185

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that 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.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career.  You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, paid time off, comprehensive benefits that begins Day ONE and paid training.

1st shift: $18.41 hour

2nd / 3rd shift: $19.88 hour (includes 8% shift premium)

We don’t lead our industry - our people do.  Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line skid steer loaders, multi-terrain loaders, and compact track loaders.

As a Forklift Operator at Caterpillar, you will:

• Locate and move products to storage or the assembly line in a safe timely manner.
• Ability to inspect and perform regular maintenance to forklift as necessary.
• Use of RF scanning equipment to ensure the accuracy of inventory.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Forklift Certification through proven operation of equipment.
• May rotate to various positions within the Job Function area to perform related activities.
• Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
• May investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies and notify appropriate personnel of results or required actions.
• Ability to identify damaged material and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Identify and correct or report safety hazards in the work area.
• Ensures grief and receiving processes and procedures are updated and communicated.

What you will have:

At least 6 months of warehouse operations experience

At least 6 months of stand-up forklift and/or cherry/order picker experience OR a current Caterpillar Sanford forklift license

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes
• Must be able to work at heights of up to 20 feet from the floor
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Must be able to walk, squat, and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes