Advanced Warehouse Associate 2nd Ship Loose

Caterpillar Brazil; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking an Advanced Warehouse Associate for the 2nd shift. You will inspect and operate specialized logistics equipment, verify part numbers and locations, and perform quality checks on parts as part of daily warehousing tasks.

The role requires handling parts, counting inventory, and ensuring safety policies are followed. Join a team focused on quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous distribution center, warehouse, and/or order filling experience.
• Comfortable working at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor.
• Good attendance record.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• The ability to cross reference material to documentation for verification.

Responsibilities

• Operate Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, Turret Trucks.
• Meet equipment-specific efficiency targets.
• Inspect heavy equipment including sit down forklift, pallet jack and overhead hoists.
• Perform warehousing functions: order filling, storing/picking of parts and materials.
• Operate packaging equipment, shipping, and receiving; interact with carrier drivers.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Good attendance

Overtime willingness

Tools

iPads

Job description

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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar.

In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions.

We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us.

We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Please note: This position will remain in Lafayette, Indiana. It is not a role that is scheduled to move to Lebanon.

Advanced Warehouse Associate

As an Advanced Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar Inc., you will also be assigned to inspect and operate specialized logistics equipment.

In conjunction with this role, 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, this position requires first line, basic quality assessment of parts for damage and defects.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assigned to specialized equipment: i.e., Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, Turret Trucks
• Consistently meet equipment-specific efficiency targets
• Utilizing and inspecting heavy equipment including sit down fork truck, pallet jack and overhead hoists
• Perform material handling and warehousing functions, Order filling, processing, storing/ picking of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies
• Operating automated packaging equipment, shipping, and receiving Multiple systems interactions
• Interaction with carrier drivers
• Adhere to all facility safety policies and procedures
• Uses machines for weighing, banding, wrapping, packaging, stenciling, etc.
• Operates electronic hardware to receive material into inventory, including iPads
• Performs 5S/housekeeping functions as required

Physical Qualifications

• Frequently lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pound as team lift
• Frequently bending, reaching, and squatting while performing tasks
• Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Frequently work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor

Basic Qualifications

• Previous distribution center, warehouse, and/or order filling experience
• Comfortable working at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor
• Good attendance record
• Ability to work overtime when required
• The ability to cross reference material to documentation for verification

Additional Information

• Relocation is not offered for this position.
• 2nd Shift Mon-Fri 2:30pm - 10:30 pm
• Hourly rate begins at $21.20/hour with 6% off shift differential

What You Will Get

• Starting wage is $21.20/hour (additional night shift premium for off shifts).
• 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 increases, based on your performance evaluation.
• Annual bonus potential based on personal and company performance.
• Time Off (Vacation & PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• 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.

Pre-employment screenings

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening
• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical

Summary Pay Range

$21.20 - $26.40

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

• 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
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates: August 24, 2026 - August 31, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture.

We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work.

We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported.

We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs.

We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution.

Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.