About this role
Career Area:
OperationsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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The Material Inventory Specialist (MIS) role is responsible for receiving, verifying, counting, sorting, putting away, and pulling material in support of production operations at various Solar facilities. Additionally, the role also performs all related data input requirements necessary to comply with inventory record accuracy requirements. The MIS also utilizes heavy equipment such reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes. The MIS must be able to perform any function of the (40240) Material Mover.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
A valid agency issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record (this includes no moving violations within the last 12 months, no "2 point" violations within the last 3 years, and no DUI's within the last 7 years)
Working computer knowledge
Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 10-25 pounds
Must be able to work at heights of up to 20 feet from the floor
Strong attention to detail
Capable of operating a two-axle truck
Availability to work any shift
Preferred Qualifications
Previous warehouse experience
Familiarity with Inventory Record system(s)
Experience with BaaN system
Good problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Material/Inventory Specialist, Salary Grade 6A
Compensation & Benefits
Base rate for this role ranges from $20.00 to $29.67. 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)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines
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:
$20.00 - $29.67Compensation 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 21, 2026 - February 4, 2026Any 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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Other facts
About Solar Turbines
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
What you'll do
- The Material Inventory Specialist is responsible for receiving, verifying, counting, sorting, and managing materials to support production operations. This includes data input to maintain inventory accuracy and operating heavy equipment.
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