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.

Are you ready to build what matters?  Build More Than Machines. Build a Career. 

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Sanford team as a direct hire.  Position includes a wage of $25.10/hour, quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that We don’t lead our industry - our people do. 

Shift Schedule:

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: M-Th 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Fri 6:00 AM.- 10:00 AM

Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

As an IRA Counter/SLA Team Lead at Caterpillar you will:

Coordinate daily inventory counts include IRA, IDA, RSSM, ILC, and Reactive Counts

Training and mentoring of IRA Counters and SLA personnel in their daily job tasks

Review count results and ensure compliance with IRA standards and regulations

Assign recounts and initiate root cause analysis

Drive process improvement throughout the facility to reduce inventory errors

Coordinate required data for internal audits

Ensure Standard Work is correct and up to date

Develop and sustain clear and constructive working relationships with persons within Sanford Operations, Logistics, Quality, ECC, and Supply Chain groups to support count accuracy

Lead a diverse team in multiple facility locations, in the Sanford area, and be able to work at each of these locations as needed to train and support your team, perform research and root cause analysis to meet targeted monthly team goals and report outs to facility and corporate leadership.

Working, at least, one scheduled Saturday each month is required as a part of the job role

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

Ability to perform repetitive operations

Ability to walk 3+ miles a day

Basic Qualifications

Previous Manufacturing experience/environment

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Power Point) are required

Top Candidates will also have:

Strong knowledge of Glovia (G2) and Data Marts

Familiarity with other Caterpillar systems and processes

Familiarity with IRA/IDA Processes

Knowledge of Caterpillar systems and processes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. This is a 1st shift hourly position with an entry wage of $25.10/hour. Position is located in Sanford, NC. No relocation benefits are available.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus.

Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.10 - $31.35

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:

January 16, 2026 - January 22, 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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