Warehouse Associate - Full Time - Three and Five Day Schedules

Caterpillar • Atlanta, GA

395d • $37,440 - $46,696

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking Warehouse Associates for its Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) at the Atlanta Distribution Center. This role involves performing material handling and warehousing processes, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of parts and materials. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and reliability, contributing to the overall mission of supporting customers in building a better world.

Requirements

• Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.
• Reliable, on-time attendance record; ability to efficiently reach productivity goals.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures.
• Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
• Ability to perform quality checks and focus on accuracy.
• Demonstrated longevity of at least six months in previous employment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts and cherry pickers.
• Basic math skills for performing clerical functions.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform material handling and warehousing processes including receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts and materials.
• Operate handheld scanners for receiving, counting, and order processing.
• Be trained on and operate cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes/hoists.
• Report defects and need for repairs.
• Utilize pneumatic tools and/or power tools to build and construct wooden shipping containers.
• Perform housekeeping functions as required.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Base wage of $18.00/hour, with night shift premium of $1.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• 11% hourly premium for Alternative Work Schedule shifts.
• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits starting day 1.
• 6% company match for 401k.
• Quarterly bonus (average 5%, possibility of earning up to 7%).
• Merit-based raises annually.
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year), up to 11 paid holidays.
• Company paid Life Insurance (2X salary).
• Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice and therapy.
• College tuition assistance program available after 1 year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed