Career Foundations (Students Only) - Warehouse Associate 2nd and 3rd Shift

Caterpillar•Morton, IL

12d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

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. At Caterpillar’s Morton Distribution Center, we believe the employee experience is just as important as pay and benefits. We are committed to continuous professional development, employee recognition, and meaningful engagement, ensuring our people feel connected to the work they do and the impact they make every day. Also shaping our positive employee experience is the value placed on our employee’s safety, health and wellness – one that is focused on care, learning, and prevention. Why the Morton Distribution Center? In addition to the competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment where employees are empowered to contribute, learn, and thrive. You’ll have opportunities to actively participate in shaping our workplace culture. As an employee, you will be invited to get involved in one of our campus Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which help foster inclusion, community, and connection: Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) Abled & Disabled Employees Partnering Together (ADEPT) Caterpillar’s African American Network (CAAN) Armed Forces Support Network (AFSN). Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking Warehouse Associates at our Morton 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.
Must be able to read, write and conduct business in English.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Safety Mindset: Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.
Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach productivity goals.
Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; Ability to work overtime when required; Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
Communication: 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.
Thoroughness: The 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.
Agility: 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

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

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
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