Career Foundations - Warehouse Associate

Caterpillar Inc.Clayton, OH
Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking Warehouse Associates for its Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) at the Clayton Distribution Center. As a Caterpillar Warehouse Associate, you will support Caterpillar's customers by ensuring parts are delivered efficiently from distribution centers directly to where they are needed. This role involves various tasks such as sorting parts, building protective carriers for engines, and operating equipment like reach trucks and cherry pickers. This position is ideal for individuals who are building foundational skills in the warehouse, generally within the first 24 months of their career. Caterpillar is a global team focused on creating stronger, more sustainable communities and building a better world through progress and innovation.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to read, write and conduct business in English.
  • Ability to work overtime when required.
  • Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed (Safety Mindset).
  • 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.
  • Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
  • Share information clearly, listen to understand, resolve issues through open dialogue, and use communication tools to stay connected.
  • Must be able to read, write and conduct business in English with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to properly perform quality checks.
  • Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math.
  • 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.
  • Pass background screening.
  • Pass drug screening.
  • Pass Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical.

Nice To Haves

  • 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 required 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 required.
  • Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

Benefits

  • Base wage is $19.01/hour (paid weekly)
  • Night shift premium of $1.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift
  • Overtime opportunities, based on business need, are paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory)
  • Medical benefits starting day 1
  • Dental benefits starting day 1
  • Vision benefits starting day 1
  • Prescription benefits starting day 1
  • 6% company match for 401k
  • Merit based raises once a year
  • 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
  • Up to 9 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
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Career Development
  • Incentive bonus
  • Disability benefits
  • 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

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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