Manufacturing Assembly - 1st shift

About the role

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. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR team as an Assembler on our 1st shift team earning day‑one benefits and a starting wage of $19.35/hour.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team, following work instructions to build Caterpillar machines.
• Collaborate with support teams to make continuous improvements to the assembly process.
• Utilize assembly tools and lifting devices to make the work easier and safer.
• Own the work you do, actively seeking to learn and improve to ensure the highest level of adherence to safety and quality.

Requirements

• Previous work or volunteer experience (assembly experience is not required; classroom and on‑the‑job training provided).
• Willingness and ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to various operations.
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must pass background screening, drug screening, and post‑offer medical questionnaire.
• Physical demands: constantly stands on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools and completing tasks; walks on concrete floors retrieving parts/tools from a few feet to approximately 80 feet; sits on scooter or creeper (close to floor) occasionally to position body under the machine or at the bottom of a part; kneels occasionally to position body under the part; squats frequently to lift material/tools from a cart to the point of operation, occasionally remaining in a static squatted position for a few minutes; climbs up and down stairs, platforms, and ladders occasionally up to a height of 15 feet; may rotate and bend at the waist while reaching into storage bins and positioning body in front of the machine/part occasionally; reaches with hands/arms in any direction from approximately 3 inches off the floor to overhead range frequently, occasionally holding a static position with sustained reaching waist‑to‑head while pushing/pulling up to 70 lbs to achieve proper torque; frequently lifts 10‑15 lbs throughout the shift, occasionally lifts up to 25 lbs, rarely lifts up to 35 lbs; occasionally holds a static position with sustained reaching waist‑to‑head while holding 10‑15 lbs; frequently operates heavy equipment or machinery; frequently bends the neck forward, occasionally twists/tilts/extends the neck, rarely holds neck static for a few minutes; handling: seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands constantly with a light to moderate grip, occasionally needing a forceful grip to assemble parts; occasional exposure to vibration tools; occasionally uses fingers to operate computer and frequently uses fingers to operate hoist controls.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience.
• Parts/product manufacturing assembly experience.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Prescription drug coverage (RX).
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health Lifestyle Programs.