Shiploose Advanced Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking an Advanced Warehouse Associate for 1st shift. You will inspect and operate specialized logistics equipment, count parts, and verify quantities using source documents.

Role includes packaging, shipping/receiving, 5S housekeeping, and heavy equipment operation with safety at the forefront. Pre-employment screenings apply.

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.
• Cross reference material to documentation for verification.

Responsibilities

• Assigned to specialized equipment (reach trucks, order pickers, turret trucks).
• Consistently meet equipment-specific efficiency targets.
• Operate heavy equipment including sit-down forklift, pallet jack, and overhead hoists.
• Perform material handling and warehousing functions: order filling, storing, picking.
• Operate automated packaging equipment, shipping, and receiving.
• Interact with carrier drivers and adhere to safety policies.
• Conduct 5S/housekeeping and use inventory receiving hardware (iPads).

Job description

## Shiploose Advanced Warehouse Associate 1st ShiftApply: Lafayette, Indiana: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0000393033**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.***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 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.* 1st Shift Mon - Fri 6:30am-2:30pm* 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.**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:**$21.20 - $26.40Compensation 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### ### ### **Posting Dates:**September 11, 2026 - September 18, 2026