Peoria Sees Surge in Logistics Jobs With Multiple Openings Across Local Employers
Peoria, Illinois is experiencing a surge in logistics-related job openings across various sectors. One of the most notable positions available is at Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., where they are hiring for a Warehouse Picker/Order Selector role.
The job involves picking beverage orders using a voice headset, building pallets, shrink wrapping, and moving them with an electronic pallet jack. The starting hourly wage is $21.75, rising to $22.81 after six months of service.
Caterpillar Inc., another prominent employer in the area, has openings for two senior-level positions: Senior Supply Chain Planning Engineer and Category Buyer - Material Handling Equipment Services.
The Senior Supply Chain Planning Engineer will lead Caterpillar's enterprise Sales, Inventory & Rental Planning (SIRP) process across machines, engines, and components. The role requires strong analytics skills and experience in S&OP/IBP, manufacturing, and large-scale planning.