Receiver - 1st shift

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.

As a Receiver at Caterpillar Inc., you will work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities.  Ensure daily shipments are prepared and loaded correctly to include weight distribution and paperwork accuracy. In addition to counting parts and coordinating order fulfilment, you will also manage traceability of parts through the value streams and target aged inventory.

Location: Griffin, GA

Available Shift: 1st shift

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Consolidating count sheets from multiple facilities

• Potential counting in multiple facilities

• Manage order fulfilment, processing, storing/picking of parts, equipment and supplies

• Manage and oversee shipping and receiving of material

• Multiple systems interactions

• Coordinate expedited parts to support the customer

• Manage zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root cause

• Supporting and leading inventory problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement

• Coordinate or execute random and scheduled inventory and receipt audits as directed

• Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting quality goals

• Coordinate investigations on customer reported defects, including internal logistics customers

• Occasionally utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes

• Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required

Essential Job Functions:

• Occasionally lift parts up to 25 pounds individually or 50 pound as team lift

• Frequent bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks

• Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed

• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures

• Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks

Basic and/or Desired Qualifications may include, but are not limited to:

• 6 plus months warehouse inventory or parts distribution experience

• Competent with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

• Good attendance record

• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records

• Ability to work OT when required

• Good written and verbal communication skills

Resume required for consideration

Compensation and Benefits:

• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory)

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1

• 6% company match for 401k

• Annual increases, based on your performance evaluation

• Time Off (Vacation & PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice, personal and group therapy, etc.

• College tuition assistance program available after 1 year employment

Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website

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Relocation reimbursement is not offered for this position.

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$21.38 - $27.31

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:

July 8, 2026 - July 15, 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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