Shop Helper / Attendant

Caterpillar•South Milwaukee, WI

35d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

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 is hiring a Shop Helper to support our manufacturing operations in South Milwaukee, WI. 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. At our South Milwaukee facility, you’ll support the production of some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world, including Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) used in mining operations around the globe.

Requirements

Basic computer skills.
Good organizational skills with the ability to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Basic tool repair knowledge.

Responsibilities

Receive, check-in, and put away tooling, inserts, and supplies.
Dispense tooling, inserts, and shop supplies while maintaining accurate computer inventory records.
Monitor inventory levels and notify purchasing when quantities are low.
Work with team leaders, group leaders, and employees to ensure supplies are available when needed.
Post receipts and disbursements to the current inventory system.
Prepare paperwork and coordinate with outside vendors.
Conduct cycle counts as directed by the tool crib group leader.
Assist tool grinders with small jobs (drills, facing tools).
Routinely check satellite tool cribs for stock levels and orderliness.
Pick, pack, and deliver requested items from the central tool crib to point of use; follow up to confirm delivery.
Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly work area.
Carry out routine assignments while securing facilities and materials.
Compare materials received to Bills of Lading (BOLs).
Stock inserts, tooling, and supplies in proper storage locations.
Update inventory systems to reflect accurate stock levels.
Dispense inserts, tool holders, hardware, and shop supplies.
Record disbursements using Excel and post them to the inventory system weekly (daily for high-volume items).
Visit each satellite tool crib weekly to ensure stock and organization.
Support cycle count program for expendable items under group leader guidance.