Team Lead - 1St Shift - Boone Trail

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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates who want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional - and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

We don't lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

What this looks like:

1st Shift Starting Pay: $25.10/hour

1st Shift: Monday-Friday 6;15am to 2:15pm, Overtime as business needs require

As a Team Lead at Caterpillar Inc., you will under general supervision, coordinate, oversee and monitor activities within a specific factory function such as Assembly, Logistics and Quality.

Job duties and behaviors include, but are not limited to:

• Has general knowledge of all logistics processes and procedures, standard work, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area.
• Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.
• Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
• Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Must meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work where needed for safety and efficiency.
• Contributing team member.
• Train new and develop existing employees.
• Liaison between team members and section managers.
• First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions.
• Performance of administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards.
• May provide input on schedule/build adjustments.
• May communicate with cross-functional leaders.
• Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
• Communicate potential inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have some experience operating a forklift.
• Must have Intermediate Level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Must have an intermediate of proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) of Glovia.
• Prior Logistics, Quality and/or Assembly experience.
• Ability to follow standard work and use standard logistics tools.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Proven team development abilities.
• Understanding of basic Supply Chain Principles.
• ILC Ordering and Auditing Experience.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Time management skills and excellent communication skills.

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. Position is located in Sanford, NC. No relocation benefits are available.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.10 - $31.35

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:

August 28, 2026 - September 4, 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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