Warehouse Associate - 1St Shift - Victoria, Tx

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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.

You Could…
SUPPLY THE PARTS
TO MAINTAIN THE PRODUCTS
THAT BUILD A BETTER WORLD
1st SHIFT STARTING PAY $15.03

As a Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar, you will perform a variety of functions to check, receive, and verify accuracy of part locations and quantities. In addition to counting parts and filling orders, you will conduct first line, basic quality assessment of parts for damage and defects.

Please Note: This position will train on first shift for 30 days. Those hours are 7:00am-3:00pm.

CAT Benefits- Available DAY ONE!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription

Your Safety is Our Priority!

• Climate controlled warehouse & facility
• Uniforms provided
• Company provided eyeglass voucher for prescription safety glasses
• Company provided voucher for safety shoes provided on first day

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• At least three months of work experience

Job Duties/Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited to:

• Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operates handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing.
• Performs housekeeping functions as required
• Utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes
• Report defects and need for repairs.
• Be willing to use pneumatic tools and/or power tools to crate products and prep them for shipment
• Build and construct wooden shipping containers
• Utilize tools for the application of paint and rust preventative

What You Need To Succeed:

• Commitment to Safety and Quality
• Teamwork mentality
• Attitude of Excellence
• Desire to learn new skills and develop your career
• Ability to meet and exceed production goals
• Willingness to operate forklifts, reach trucks and order pickers (training provided)
• Flexibility to work in multiple and/or rotation of areas of the warehouse

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Ability to read/write and interpret documents
• Ability to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math
• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes.
• Infrequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Walk, squat, and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to be trained with pneumatic tools
• Willingness to potentially be trained on forklift, cherry pickers, etc.

Additional Information:

• Positions are 40 hours per week plus overtime (overtime may be mandatory based on business need)
• First Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
• Starting wage is $15.03 per hour
• Openings are located in Victoria, TX
• Eligibility for employment is contingent on passing all active pre-employment screenings
• No relocation is offered for this position
• PLEASE NOTE: This position will start as a supplemental opportunity, with the ability to a Caterpillar permanent employee.

What to Expect After Applying:

• Candidates that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
• Candidates that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.
• On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the assessment.

PLEASE CHECK EMAILS FREQUENTLY FOR COMMUNICATIONS.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 19, 2024 - March 21, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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