Career Foundations Warehouse Associate (Students Only)
About The Position
Career Foundations Warehouse Associate (Students Only) 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. What You Will Do: Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking Warehouse Associates at our Waco Distribution Center. As a Caterpillar Warehouse Associate, you support Caterpillar's customers by getting parts from our distribution centers directly to where they need them. This role includes sorting parts, building protective carriers for engines, and operating equipment, such as reach trucks and cherry pickers. This position is ideal for those building foundational skills in the warehouse, generally within the first 24 months of their career.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- This position is ideal for those building foundational skills in the warehouse, generally within the first 24 months of their career.
- Must be able to read, write and conduct business in English with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually, walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively, throughout your shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Top Candidates may have recent enrollment at a local community school including high school, trade school, community or junior college.
Responsibilities
- Safely perform the material handling and warehousing processes in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Operate handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing.
- Willingness to 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
- Utilize tools for the application of paint and rust preventative
- Perform housekeeping functions as
- Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time
Benefits
- Base wage is $19.05/hour (paid weekly)
- Night shift premium of $1.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift .
- Weekend shift receives $2.12/HR shift premium
- Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory)
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1
- Up to 6% company match for 401k
- 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, personal and group therapy, etc.
- College tuition assistance program available after 1 year employment
- A safety focused workplace
- Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
