Career Area:OperationsJob 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.Entry Level Machine Operator – Boonville, MOSet up and operate a variety of machines and equipment to produce plastic and/or rubber parts.Key Job & Application Aspects :Starting wage is $20.40/hour (plus $1/hour night shift premium)6% 401k matchDay one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)HSA with company contributionMonthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)Paid personal days11 paid holidaysAnnual merit increasesOpportunity for overtime hours/shiftsEducation Tuition Assistance Shifts Available :2nd - Monday - Friday, 3PM - 11:30PM3rd - Sunday - Thursday, 11PM - 7:30AMPlease include work history/experience and/or include an updated resume so we can fully assess your application. All offers for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Background and Drug Screen.What to Expect After Applying :Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.Applicants that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.Essential job responsibilities & expectations but are not limited to the following :Monitor equipment to ensure proper temperature and pressures are maintained to produce quality productClean and inspect parts for qualityComplete required paperwork to account for production and quality activityRead and follow Safe Job ProceduresSet-up and operate complex production equipmentMaintain production on multiple machines simultaneouslyOperate and adjust automated and/or robotic equipmentMaintain a positive environment requiring communication with other team membersComplete job functions required to support CPS principlesFocus on safety and qualityStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to coordinate multiple efforts at onceAbility to work in a team environmentFlexible to business needsWilling to be cross trained in all areasQualifications - ExternalBasic Qualifications :Basic computer experience (Intermediate skill level - basic skills/knowledge, capable of functioning independently while using computers)Top Candidates will also have :Rubber injection molding experiencePrevious manufacturing/operations experiencePrevious fork truck experiencePrevious experience working with written instructions for a given job such as Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Work instructionsAdditional Information :Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process. If you wish to know the status of your application - please review your job submissions on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.Posting Dates:November 11, 2024 - January 31, 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
