Warehouse Associate

Caterpillar Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,858; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Clayton, NC, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support logistics operations. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience and basic computer skills. Key responsibilities include material handling and warehousing functions. This role offers an hourly wage of $18.00 – $22.40, a comprehensive benefits package, and a 1st shift schedule from Monday to Thursday, with potential overtime on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of forklift experience on sit-down, stand-up/reach truck or turret truck.
• Beginner proficiency in computer skills/Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics by performing material handling and warehousing functions.
• Receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping parts and materials.

Skills

Forklift experience

Numerical reasoning aptitude

Repetitive operations

Microsoft applications

Tools

Computerized Inventory Management Systems (SAP)

Job description

5 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

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.

Career Area

Operations

Role Overview

As a Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar, you will support logistics by performing the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies at the Clayton, NC facility.

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
• Willing and able to lift, push and pull up to 35 lbs

Basic Requirements

• Minimum 12 months of forklift experience on sit-down, stand-up/reach truck or turret truck
• Beginner proficiency in computer skills/Microsoft applications

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Order Picker Forklift experience (cherry-picker, case-picker)
• Logistics/Warehouse experience
• Experience with Computerized Inventory Management Systems (SAP)
• Numerical Reasoning Aptitude Skills

Shift Schedule

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6 am – 4:30 pm. Mandatory overtime on business needs on Fridays (approximately 2 overtime shifts each month).

Summary Pay Range

$18.00 – $22.40 per hour.

Employee Benefit Details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. In addition to hourly wage, we offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

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 benefit also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates

November 12, 2025 – January 3, 2026

Application Instructions

Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.

Check the email associated with your application, including junk/spam folder, as primary correspondence. Use the candidate log-in on our career website for status updates.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require sponsorship tied to a specific employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.