Advanced Warehouse Associate 3rd Shift Ship Loose

Caterpillar; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Advanced Warehouse Associate for the 3rd shift in Lafayette, Indiana. This role involves operating specialized equipment, performing material handling tasks, and ensuring quality assessments of parts. Candidates should have previous warehouse experience and be comfortable working at heights. Competitive hourly wage with benefits starting on day one.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1

401k with 6% company match

Annual performance-based increases

Employee Assistance Programs

College tuition assistance after 1 year

Qualifications

• Comfortable working at heights of up to 30 feet.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized logistics equipment.
• Perform material handling and warehousing functions.
• Adhere to all facility safety policies.

Skills

Material handling

Equipment operation

Quality assessment

Education

Previous distribution center or warehouse experience

Job description

Advanced Warehouse Associate 3rd Shift Ship Loose

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 touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

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.

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 may include, but are not limited to:

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 iPad s

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

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.

3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday evening 10:30 pm - 6:30 am

Hourly rate begins at $20.80/hour with an additional 6% off shift premium

What You Will Get:

• Starting wage is $ 20.80 /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.

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

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

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers do work that matters. Apply now!

Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

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 touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

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.

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 may include, but are not limited to:

• 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 iPad s

• 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.

• 3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday evening 10:30 pm - 6:30 am

• Hourly rate begins at $20.80/hour with an additional 6% off shift premium

What You Will Get:

• Starting wage is $ 20.80 /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.

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

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers do work that matters. Apply now!

Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

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:

May 19, 2025 - May 27, 2025

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.

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Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping our customers build a better world – making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent.With 2020 sales and revenues of $41.7 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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