Warehouse Associate – First Shift

Caterpillar•Clayton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking Warehouse Associates at its Clayton Distribution Center in Clayton, Ohio. Warehouse Associates support Caterpillar customers by moving parts from distribution centers to where they are needed. Work may include sorting parts, building protective engine carriers, and operating warehouse equipment. Not all positions require equipment operation. The role involves receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping parts and other materials; using handheld scanners to access and update information; and, where assigned, operating cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes or hoists. Associates may also build wooden shipping containers, apply paint and rust preventative, perform housekeeping, and complete other duties assigned by management. The position is based at the Clayton Distribution Center. The listed first shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Other shifts are also available. Work may involve changing temperatures, and overtime may be required. Candidates must pass background and drug screenings and receive medical clearance through a post-offer medical questionnaire.

Requirements

Demonstrated longevity of at least twelve consecutive months in previous employment.
Read, write, and conduct business in English, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Lift up to 50 pounds individually and repeatedly walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend throughout the shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Follow safety procedures and consistently use required personal protective equipment.
Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures.
Work overtime when required; some overtime may be mandatory.
Meet productivity goals and maintain reliable, punctual attendance.
Follow verbal and written instructions, perform quality checks, focus on accuracy, perform basic math, and complete clerical functions as needed.
Pass a background screening and drug screening and obtain clearance from the Corporate Medical post-offer medical questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

Working experience on a cherry/order picker, reach truck, and/or sit-down forklift.
Ability and eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
Teamwork, adaptability, effective communication, and time-management skills.

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.
Be willing to train on and operate cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes or hoists, as applicable to the position.
Report defects and identify the need for repairs.
Use pneumatic and/or power tools to build wooden shipping containers.
Use tools to apply paint and rust preventative.
Perform housekeeping functions as required.
Perform other duties assigned by Caterpillar management.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures.
Perform quality checks, follow verbal and written instructions, and complete clerical functions as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits starting on day one, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
Weekly pay; base wage is $19.01 per hour, with a stated summary pay range of $19.01–$24.65 per hour.
Second- and third-shift premium of $1.50 per hour.
Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half, based on business need; some overtime may be mandatory.
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 two times salary.
Employee Assistance Program, including financial advice and personal and group therapy.
College tuition assistance after one year of employment; tuition reimbursement is also listed among benefits.
Training and opportunities for personal and professional growth and upward movement.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health lifestyle programs.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career development and incentive bonus.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave and adoption benefits.
Paid time off plan that includes vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.