Warehouse Associate – Second & Third Shift
Caterpillar Inc., East Clayton, OH, United States
Job Description
We are looking for talented Warehouse Associates to support Caterpillar’s customers by ensuring parts are delivered from our distribution centers to where they are needed. This position involves sorting parts, building protective carriers for engines, and operating equipment such as reach trucks and cherry pickers.
What You Will Do
As a Warehouse Associate you will handle the full material‑handling cycle from receiving to shipping, using scanners, pneumatic tools, and possibly forklifts, cherry pickers, reach trucks, and overhead cranes.
Responsibilities Include
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.
Be trained and operate cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, sit‑down forklifts, and overhead cranes/hoists when required.
Report defects and needs for repairs.
Utilize pneumatic tools and/or power tools to build and construct wooden shipping containers.
Apply paint and rust preventative to equipment and parts.
Perform housekeeping functions as required.
Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
What You Bring
Thoroughness: the ability to perform quality checks, follow instructions, and understand basic math.
Safety Mindset: consistently use required PPE and safety procedures.
Experience: at least twelve consecutive months in prior employment, preferably with experience on cherry/order picker, reach truck, or sit‑down forklift.
Team Mentality:
Time Management: reliable, on‑time attendance and ability to meet productivity goals.
Adaptability: work in environments with changing temperatures and the ability to work overtime when required.
Collaborative: promote teamwork to meet shared goals.
Communication: clearly share information, listen to understand, and resolve issues through open dialogue; proficient in written and spoken English.
Agility: able to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend repeatedly during a shift.
What You Will Get
Base wage: $19.01/hour (paid weekly).
Night shift premium: $1.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift.
Overtime opportunities at time and a half.
Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
6% company match for 401(k).
Merit‑based raises once a year.
10 paid vacation days (pro‑rated first calendar year) and up to 9 paid holidays.
Company‑paid life insurance (2× salary).
Employee Assistance Programs with financial advice, personal and group therapy.
College tuition assistance after 1 year of employment.
A safety‑focused workplace.
Training and upward growth opportunities within Caterpillar.
What To Expect After Applying
Qualified candidates receive a call from our talent acquisition team for a qualification review.
Candidates who pass the phone screen receive an online assessment.
Interview scheduling for candidates who pass the phone screen and assessment.
Available Shifts
Second Shift: Monday‑Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
Third Shift: Sunday‑Thursday, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am.
Pre‑Employment Screening
Background Screening.
Drug Screening.
Post‑offer medical questionnaire—clearance from Corporate Medical.
Summary Pay Range
$19.01 – $24.65 per hour.
Benefits
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer).
401(k) savings plan.
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.
Benefits apply to part‑time employees.
Posting Dates
April 21, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Equal Opportunity Statement
Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who require sponsorship for employment‑based non‑immigrant or immigrant visas.
Relocation
Relocation reimbursement is not offered for this position.
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We are looking for talented Warehouse Associates to support Caterpillar’s customers by ensuring parts are delivered from our distribution centers to where they are needed. This position involves sorting parts, building protective carriers for engines, and operating equipment such as reach trucks and cherry pickers.
What You Will Do
As a Warehouse Associate you will handle the full material‑handling cycle from receiving to shipping, using scanners, pneumatic tools, and possibly forklifts, cherry pickers, reach trucks, and overhead cranes.
Responsibilities Include
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.
Be trained and operate cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, sit‑down forklifts, and overhead cranes/hoists when required.
Report defects and needs for repairs.
Utilize pneumatic tools and/or power tools to build and construct wooden shipping containers.
Apply paint and rust preventative to equipment and parts.
Perform housekeeping functions as required.
Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
What You Bring
Thoroughness: the ability to perform quality checks, follow instructions, and understand basic math.
Safety Mindset: consistently use required PPE and safety procedures.
Experience: at least twelve consecutive months in prior employment, preferably with experience on cherry/order picker, reach truck, or sit‑down forklift.
Team Mentality:
Time Management: reliable, on‑time attendance and ability to meet productivity goals.
Adaptability: work in environments with changing temperatures and the ability to work overtime when required.
Collaborative: promote teamwork to meet shared goals.
Communication: clearly share information, listen to understand, and resolve issues through open dialogue; proficient in written and spoken English.
Agility: able to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend repeatedly during a shift.
What You Will Get
Base wage: $19.01/hour (paid weekly).
Night shift premium: $1.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift.
Overtime opportunities at time and a half.
Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
6% company match for 401(k).
Merit‑based raises once a year.
10 paid vacation days (pro‑rated first calendar year) and up to 9 paid holidays.
Company‑paid life insurance (2× salary).
Employee Assistance Programs with financial advice, personal and group therapy.
College tuition assistance after 1 year of employment.
A safety‑focused workplace.
Training and upward growth opportunities within Caterpillar.
What To Expect After Applying
Qualified candidates receive a call from our talent acquisition team for a qualification review.
Candidates who pass the phone screen receive an online assessment.
Interview scheduling for candidates who pass the phone screen and assessment.
Available Shifts
Second Shift: Monday‑Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
Third Shift: Sunday‑Thursday, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am.
Pre‑Employment Screening
Background Screening.
Drug Screening.
Post‑offer medical questionnaire—clearance from Corporate Medical.
Summary Pay Range
$19.01 – $24.65 per hour.
Benefits
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer).
401(k) savings plan.
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.
Benefits apply to part‑time employees.
Posting Dates
April 21, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Equal Opportunity Statement
Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who require sponsorship for employment‑based non‑immigrant or immigrant visas.
Relocation
Relocation reimbursement is not offered for this position.
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