Caterpillar Inc. · 8 hours ago
Administrative Assistant
Mapleton, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.90/hr - $32.90/hrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating stronger, more sustainable communities. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support and coordination activities for the Mapleton Leadership Team, ensuring effective communication and organization within the facility.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supports continuous improvement process (paper and digital)
Coordination responsibilities for events, meetings, schedules, etc
Support Mapleton facility communications by coordinating message distribution, preparing draft communications, and collaborating closely with the local facility communicator and site leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent information flow
Typing and distributing memos, meeting minutes and presentations for staff
Maintaining vacation schedule and master schedule of whereabouts for staff
Maintaining master copies of organizational policy and procedure manuals and keeping them up-to-date
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to uphold strict confidentiality
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
Office Administration: Knowledge of office administration activities; ability to carry out ongoing office administration tasks effectively and efficiently in support of local and remote teams
Microsoft Office: Knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to use the features and functions in Microsoft Office products
Preferred
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
Demonstrated experience providing support to senior leaders in a fast‑paced and challenging environment
Ability to generate reports for senior leadership internally to Mapleton
Understanding of expense reporting, mail management, and purchase order processes
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
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