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Job Description/Responsibilities:

Secure job assignment, including minimal job instructions for ordinary work, facilities and materials. Determine sequence of operations.

Identify materials, prepare and pack parts, sub-assemblies and complete machines in boxes, pallets and other containers. Load containers, parts, sub-assemblies and machines on freight cars, trucks, etc. manually or with jib and overhead cranes in accordance with loading instructions. Block and make fast with wire rope, bands, loading rods and plates, lumber and other blocking materials and miscellaneous hardware items, using saws, drills, hammers and other hand tools. Apply preservatives and protective materials.

Workload may change mid operation to more priority concerns.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience cutting, forming and building a variety of wood boxes for shipment of products

• Experience of loading and securing large components onto rail cars and trucks

Desired Qualifications:

• Carpentry background a plus

• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment

• Ability to work overtime to support production demands

• Experience in preserving and securing parts on crates and skids

Additional Information:

• This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• This position is 1st shift

• This position starts at $18.13 hr and includes immediate benefits, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a matching Tax-Deferred Savings Plan.

• No relocation assistance is available.

Caterpillar 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

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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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