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.

CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING 

Caterpillar takes a system view of the life of our products. We design and manufacture them for multiple lives, our dealers support and service them to maximize their value to the customer, and we remanufacture them at the end of their serviceable life to deliver the next generation of value. Our industry leading engineering and manufacturing expertise, large field population and world class dealer organization make this possible. This total life cycle approach allows us to provide sustainable solutions that help our customers build a better world.

Caterpillar currently has an opening for a Material Specialist position supporting Reman Drivetrain located in the West Fargo, ND facility. The Warehouse Monitor is responsible for monitoring all systems transactions made by both the data collection system and directly from terminals to assure accuracy and for making timely corrections as required.

Job Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

Promote positive communication between department and customer base

Support the values, vision, mission, goals and strategies of the company

Ensure excellence in customer service

Perform 5S audits

Perform Safety Stop Audit observations as required

Participate in the CI/PID Process

Any duties or tasks that may be assigned to promote cross training or support for various areas of the shop

Follow the Caterpillar Production System (CPS) Standard Work Sheets

Perform other duties as required

Promote a culture based on our Values in Action

Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures and hazardous risk assessments and using the proper Personal Protective equipment for the specific job being performed

Work with variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and to perform job related tasks

Proven ability to work in a team setting

Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees in our organization

Ensure customer requirements are met

Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity

Ability to Interface with plant management, supervisors and production personnel

Process-Related Tasks and Responsibilities

Review all released production orders for material availability and if the order is complete, distribute the orders for pulling.

Monitor open / incomplete Transfer Orders and resolve all issues associated with their completion

Monitor open Transfer Requests and resolve all issues associated with there completion

Monitor and resolve system generated IDOC errors for all plants

Quantify and track errors* being made and document error, immediate fix, and long term resolution so the problem does not reoccur.

* (example material transactions relative to storage type & qty, BOM discrepancies, & Pull errors)

Assist with procedure refinement, documentation and training

Monitor and maintain all storage types

Identify inconsistent material reservations for production orders and work with Production Planner and Engineering to resolve the problem.

Perform controlled cycle counts by storage location and or physical location to insure accuracy of that area. As errors are discovered, inform Cycle Counters so corrections can be made.

Train personnel on acceptable inventory practices and how to identify root cause of problems.

Ensure communication between warehouse / materials management as well as Production planning, Purchasing, and Engineering to ensure problem resolution.

Seek out root cause to problems and document problem resolution steps.

Monitor and Graph department results on a weekly for;

Time to put away material (24 hour target), new receipts & reman

Time to complete pulls and issue material to production (24 hour target).

Accuracy of pulls by production order & Material Handler

Material transactions errors by type by user.

Cycle Count Accuracy

Ensure communication between warehouse and materials management

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 2 years' experience using SAP preferred

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Working knowledge of supply chain policies, processes and procedures

Ability to solve problems and handle multiple priorities

Strong analytical aptitude

Highly motivated and a self-starter

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent customer relations skills

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

High School diploma preferred

Must possess ability to deal with multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand as needed to perform essential functions of the position

Ability to periodically walk and/or travel to other areas of the plant and other warehouses as directed

Ability to use keyboard, reach above shoulder height, below the waist, and lift and file documents throughout the day

Ability to perform safe execution of repetitive motions

Ability to repetitively lift and carry up to 35 pounds

Visual and hearing abilities as appropriate for safe execution of job duties, functions and tasks

Physical exertion and effort to safely lift, push or pull components or parts

Compensation & Benefits Offered!

Hourly Pay Range: $22.21 - $28.26 (pay negotiations based upon skills/experience)

1st Shift Work Hours: 6:00AM - 4:30PM

Monday-Thursday with occasional overtime on Fridays

40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime

80 hours of vacation with an additional 24 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

10 Paid holidays

100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment

Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment

Potential annual performance increase

Clean/safe work environment

Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)

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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

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.

Summary Pay Range:

$22.21 - $28.26

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 14, 2026 - January 21, 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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