Career Foundations - Warehouse Associate

Caterpillar Inc. • Spokane, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking Warehouse Associates at their Spokane Distribution Center. As a Caterpillar Warehouse Associate, you will support Caterpillar's customers by getting parts from 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. PSLD is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar, responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of CAT Parts and Integrated Logistics. The division is committed to its customers and explores new ideas and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates 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.
• Experience: This position is ideal for those building foundational skills in the warehouse, generally within the first 24 months of their career.
• Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach productivity goals.
• Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; 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.
• All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar: Background Screening, Drug Screening, 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

• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory).
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
• 6% company match for 401k.
• Annual raises, based on your performance evaluation.
• 2 weeks paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick time.
• 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.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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.

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