Warehouse Associate – Second and Third Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Clayton, OH

6d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division is hiring Warehouse Associates at its Clayton Distribution Center in Clayton, Ohio. Associates support customers by moving parts from distribution centers to where they are needed. The position involves sorting parts, building protective engine carriers, and may involve operating warehouse equipment. Not all available positions require equipment operation. Associates safely handle materials and perform warehousing processes for receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping parts, materials, equipment, and supplies. They use handheld scanners to access and update receiving, inventory-counting, and order-processing information; report defects and repair needs; build wooden shipping containers using pneumatic or power tools; apply paint and rust preventative; and perform housekeeping and other assigned duties. The role requires consistent use of PPE and safety procedures, accurate quality checks, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Associates must be able to work in frequently changing temperatures and may be required to work overtime. The specified second shift is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; the third shift is Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. A first shift may also become available. The posted base wage is $19.01 per hour, with a stated summary pay range of $19.01–$24.65. Second- and third-shift premiums are $1.50 per hour. Overtime opportunities are paid at time and a half and may be mandatory. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, including background and drug screening and a post-offer medical questionnaire with corporate medical clearance.

Requirements

Demonstrated longevity of at least twelve consecutive months in previous employment.
Consistently use required personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures.
Be able to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures.
Be able to work overtime when required.
Read, write, and conduct business in English, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Follow verbal and written instructions and understand basic math.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually and repetitively walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend throughout the shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Maintain reliable, on-time attendance and efficiently meet productivity goals.
Complete required pre-employment background screening, drug screening, and post-offer medical questionnaire clearance.

Nice To Haves

Working experience on a cherry/order picker, reach truck, and/or sit-down forklift.
Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
Ability to collaborate, communicate clearly, listen to understand, resolve issues through open dialogue, and use communication tools to stay connected.

Responsibilities

Safely perform material-handling and warehousing processes for receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
Use a handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting, and order processing.
Train on and operate cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes or hoists as required by the position.
Report defects and repair needs.
Use pneumatic tools and/or power tools to build and construct wooden shipping containers.
Use tools to apply paint and rust preventative.
Perform housekeeping functions as required.
Perform other duties assigned by Caterpillar management.
Perform quality checks and clerical functions as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits starting on day one.
6% company match for 401(k).
Merit-based annual raises.
10 paid vacation days, prorated in the first calendar year, and up to 9 paid holidays.
Company-paid life insurance equal to 2 times salary.
Employee Assistance Programs, including financial advice and personal and group therapy.
College tuition assistance after one year of employment.
Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half, based on business need; some overtime may be mandatory.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Health Lifestyle Programs.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career development, training, and opportunities for upward movement.
Incentive bonus.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave.
Adoption benefits.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time, subject to plan eligibility and terms.