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Altorfer CAT

Sells, rents and services heavy equipment and power systems

Parts Warehouse Specialist

Full-TimeDeadline 9/3/27
No salary listed
Entry
Davenport, IA, USA
In PersonOccasional local travel may be required to deliver parts to customers.
Warehouse & FulfillmentShipping & Receiving

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous warehouse experience is required.
  • Computer knowledge or experience is required.
  • A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required; this means no more than two minor violations within the past three years and no major violations within the past five years, with a Motor Vehicle Report performed on the final candidate.
  • Ability to follow warehouse safety rules and wear approved safety equipment is required.
  • Ability to perform general math calculations involving money, weight measurement, volume, and distance is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds is required.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
  • Ability to work overtime and Saturdays as required and remain flexible during peak season is required.
  • Written, email, and verbal communication skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Ship and receive parts, assemble hoses, store inventory, and pick orders for the Parts Department.
  • Complete required paperwork and computer data entry.
  • Perform primary material-handling duties within the department.
  • Assist customers and shop personnel by pulling orders and addressing other needs as required.
  • Deliver parts in a company pickup truck to customers and other store locations.
  • Work in warehouse, office, and outside-exposure environments while walking, bending, sitting, answering phone calls, using a keyboard, and lifting up to 75 pounds.
  • Wear approved safety equipment, including safety glasses with side shields and steel-toe footwear.
Desired Qualifications
  • Lift-truck experience is desired; certification is preferred, although the final candidate may be trained.
  • Ability to look up part numbers in equipment parts books or online resources and assist customers.
  • Military service is encouraged.

About the company

Altorfer CAT is an equipment dealer that sells and rents machinery, engines, attachments and power systems for commercial and industrial use. Its product lines include construction and mining equipment, lift trucks, agricultural machinery and generator sets, backed by replacement parts and repair services. The company combines branch-based sales and service with field support, while its power-systems operation designs and produces generator packages for specific customer applications. Its territory covers eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, northern and central Illinois, and parts of northwest Indiana. Founded in 1957, Altorfer is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cedar Rapids, IA

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Qualifying new parents receive paid leave: Altorfer includes maternal, paternal and adoptive leave within the child's first year.
  • Approved study receives financial support: Altorfer reimburses part of tuition, books and required course fees.
  • Technical training includes paid experience: the Davenport ThinkBIG programme alternates college study with paid dealer internships.

What critics are saying

  • Travel is substantial for rental leadership: the vice-president vacancy requires 35-60% travel, including occasional overnight stays.
  • Vendor-tool experience is required: the Bartonville engineering vacancy requires CAT ET, monitoring software, SIS Web and TMI experience.
  • Training still involves heavy handling: the Davenport internship specifies lifting loads of 75-100 pounds.

What makes Altorfer CAT unique

  • Ownership spans three generations: Altorfer describes its transition to third-generation family ownership.
  • Its dealership extends beyond Caterpillar: Altorfer also lists authorised relationships with Mitsubishi, JLG, FENDT, CLAAS and Trail King.
  • Equipment monitoring supports remote diagnosis: Altorfer advertises connected devices that allow dealer troubleshooting without a site visit.

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