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Material Specialist - 1st Shift - East Peoria Bldg KK - Supplemental

Caterpillar · East Peoria, IL

Posted Aug 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your experience moving and tracking materials in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.

What they are checking: Whether they have relevant material handling experience for Building KK.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to solve a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they work well with others, which the posting values.

This is a 1st shift supplemental role. How does that fit your plans?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the terms of the role and can commit to it.

Tell me about a time you noticed something wasn't right and spoke up.

What they are checking: Whether they raise concerns instead of staying quiet.

What would you do

How do you make sure the right parts get to the right place on time?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that late or wrong parts can stop production.

You find a part shortage that will stop the line in an hour. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they raise problems fast and help find a solution.

How do you stay organized when you have many requests at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize and keep track of work.

About the work

What equipment have you used to move materials, like forklifts or tuggers?

What they are checking: Whether they can safely run the equipment the job requires.

How do you keep inventory counts accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they record transactions carefully so the system matches the shelf.

How do you stay safe around moving equipment and people?

What they are checking: Whether they stay aware of pedestrians and hazards on a busy floor.

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The full job description

As published by Caterpillar.

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. Electrification + Energy Solutions (E+ES): Caterpillar’s Electrification + Energy Solutions (E+ES) Division focuses on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries. We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Role Definition: As a Materials Specialist at Caterpillar, you will perform a variety of functions to check, receive, and verify accuracy of our prime product. You will check, store, disburse or fill orders for parts, materials, tools, equipment and supplies. What You Will Do (including but not limited to): • Maintain and report daily receiving and shipping activities. • Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials equipment and supplies. • Performs related and/or specialized clerical duties and resolves discrepancies as required. Maintains related clerical records and operates computer terminal and/or hand held scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing. Performs housekeeping functions. • Uses mobile equipment as required to facilitate job functions. • Reports defects and need for repairs. Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Valid Drivers License and Forklift driver certification. • Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes. • Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor, work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures, and walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation. Top Candidates Will Also Have: • Ability to read/write and interpret documents, the ability to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math. • Warehouse and/or order filling experience. Additional Information • 1st shift: Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 2:30PM. • Starting pay is $20.40 per hour. • This is a supplemental position – minimum 40 hours per week with limited benefits available. • This position does not offer relocation. • This position requires no travel. • 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. Summary Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 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: August 5, 2026 - October 4, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .