Quality Product Auditor - 3rd Shift

Sanford, North Carolina

Full time

R0000391582

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 that 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, Paid Time Off quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

We don’t lead our industry - our people do.  Watch our video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7lYHGxaBEg) to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

• 3rd Shift: $20.20 Per Hour + 8% Shift Premium

While working at Caterpillar Inc., you will work in an environment that supports excellence. You will lead your team in efforts to support continuous improvement.

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

• Perform quality inspection based on the check- list of inspection points/procedures

• Complete inspections using a checklist and tooling provided (static tools, dry leak testing, Cab electrical tests, templates, etc.)

• Performs overall quality inspection at quality gates or at pre-delivery inspection

• Inspects products to ensure it meets the specifications

• Gather data from various tools and tooling systems and document quality issues into a computer system and flag defects for repair

• Cross-functional communication to complete tasks

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods

• Ability to perform repetitive operations

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Basic Qualifications:

• 6 months of prior work experience

Top Candidates will also have:

• Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Machine equipment product knowledge

• Experience in Product Auditing Processes

• Strong quality and attendance record

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)

• Meticulous and analytical nature

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work

• Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork

• Knowledge of Caterpillar Systems

• Further education beyond high school

**Additional Information: **

• Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants.

• This is a 1st shift position.

• 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:

$20.20 - $25.25

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:

September 1, 2026 - September 13, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.