Warehouse Associate - Starting At $20.55 Per Hour

Caterpillar•Spokane, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is hiring Warehouse Associates for its Spokane Distribution Center in Spokane, Washington. Associates perform material handling and warehousing tasks involved in receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping parts, materials, equipment, and supplies. The role uses handheld scanners to access and update information for receiving, counting, and order processing. Employees may be trained to operate order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead hoists; not all positions require equipment operation. Other tasks include reporting defects and repair needs, constructing wooden shipping containers with pneumatic or power tools, applying paint and rust preventative, housekeeping, and other duties assigned by management. The position has several possible schedules, with shift availability varying week to week. Candidates begin when a position on their requested shift becomes available, which may involve a sizable waiting period. Listed shifts include second, third, fourth, and fifth shifts, with first shift also potentially becoming available. Starting pay is $20.55 per hour, with a $1 shift premium where applicable; the listed second through fifth shifts pay $21.55 per hour. Overtime is available and may sometimes be mandatory. Candidates must have at least one year of warehouse experience and at least twelve months of longevity in previous employment. The work requires consistent use of required PPE and safety procedures, reliable attendance, accuracy, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions and perform basic math and clerical tasks. Employees work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures and must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds, walk approximately 10 to 12 miles per day, and repeatedly sit, stand, squat, and bend throughout a shift, with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants who meet the qualifications may receive a phone screening, followed by an online assessment and an interview. Hiring is contingent on successful completion of background and drug screenings and a post-offer medical questionnaire with clearance from Corporate Medical. Employment-based visa sponsorship and relocation reimbursement are not offered for this position.

Requirements

At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
At least twelve months of longevity in previous employment.
Consistently use required PPE and follow safety procedures for assigned tasks.
Maintain reliable, on-time attendance and efficiently reach productivity goals.
Adapt to frequently changing temperatures and be able to work overtime when required.
Be eager to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
Promote teamwork and help coworkers learn and meet shared goals.
Perform quality checks accurately and focus on accuracy.
Follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed; understand basic math; and read, write, and interpret documents in English.
Repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds individually, walk approximately 10 to 12 miles per day, and repeatedly sit, stand, squat, and bend throughout the shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Pass required background and drug screenings and the post-offer medical questionnaire with Corporate Medical clearance.

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 order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead hoists as required by the position.
Report defects and the need for repairs.
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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits starting day 1.
6% company match for 401(k).
Annual raises based on performance evaluation.
Two weeks of paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick time.
Company-paid life insurance equal to 2x salary.
Employee Assistance Program, including financial advice and personal and group therapy.
College tuition assistance after one year of employment.
Training and opportunities for personal and professional growth and upward movement.
Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half; some overtime may be mandatory.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), subject to plan eligibility.
Health Lifestyle Programs.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career Development.
Incentive bonus.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave.
Adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.