Warehouse Associate

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.
As a Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar Inc., you will work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, 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.
Available positions are located in Frankfort, IN.
Company Benefits:

• 6% 401k match
• Day one medical, dental, vision, RX
• HSA with company contribution
• 13 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
• Unpaid personal days
• Up to 11 paid holidays
• Opportunity for annual merit increases
• Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
• Opportunity for Education Tuition Assistance

We have positions available on multiple shifts and training is provided - please apply if interested!
Available Shifts:
1st Shift: 6:30am - 2:30pm Monday through Friday
2nd Shift: 2:30pm - 10:30pm Monday through Friday
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes
• Perform material handling and warehousing functions
• Order filling, processing, storing/ picking of parts, materials, equipment and supplies
• Operating automated packaging equipment, paint line operation, shipping and receiving

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening
• Medical Screening

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to frequently lift and carry product weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes
• Ability to push/pull product weighing up to 50 pounds for intervals of 10-15 minutes
• Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor
• Ability to drive order picker, reach truck and/or sit-down forklifts after training period
• Ability to climb on and off order picker, reach truck and/or sit-down forklifts multiple times per day
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand up to 8+ hours per day on concrete floor with or without limited movement
• Ability to climb up and down ladders of 6 feet with handrails
• Ability to work in an environment with noise levels averaging up to 85 db per 8 hours
• Ability to work overtime as requested by employer
• Ability to complete training on a computer when required (this is primarily for safety and job-related training)

Top Candidate Will Also Have:

• Previous distribution center, warehouse, and/or order filling experience
• Experienced with operation of materials handling equipment

Additional Information:

• Potential quarterly attendance bonus of $550 and quarterly gainshare bonus
• Relocation assistance is not offered 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
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
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 7, 2024 - February 27, 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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