Warehouse Associate- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift

Caterpillar; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar seeks a Warehouse Associate to perform essential warehousing functions including processing, storing, and moving materials. Offering competitive wages with additional benefits from Day One, this role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and problem-solving in a structured environment.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits from Day ONE

Paid training

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous work or volunteer experience required.
• Beginner proficiency in Microsoft applications necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehousing functions including processing, storing, and moving parts.
• Follow standard work instructions and verify quantities.
• Train others in standard work procedures.

Skills

Computer Skills

Safety Commitment

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Teamwork

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More ThanMachines. Build aCareer.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You havea lot to offer, so we offeracommitmentin return toyou asa professional– and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, paid time off and comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

• 1st shift: $18.00 hour
• 2nd/ 3rd shift: $19.44 hour (includes 8% shift premium) Will train on 1st shift up to 3 weeks

We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

As a Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar you will:

• Perform the warehousing functions required with the processing, storing, and moving, of parts, materials, supplies and
  operates various types of material movement equipment.
• Follow Standard Work
• Must be able to work in a highly structured environment, strictly adhering to provided standard work instructions
  Ability to follow and understand source documents to verify quantities, count parts, fill orders, and package parts as necessary.
• Ability to train others in Standard Work
• Follow documented procedures standard work, as defined in a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities.
• Follow and utilize CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work

Basic Requirements:

• 2 years of previous work or volunteer experience
• Beginner proficiency in Computer Skills/Microsoft applications

Top Candidates will also have:

• 6 months of Forklift experience (sit-down, stand-up/reach truck, turret truck)
• Order Picker Forklift experience (cherry-picker, case-picker)
• Logistics/Warehouse experience
• Experience with Computerized Inventory Management Systems (SAP)
• Numerical Reasoning Aptitude Skills

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes
• Must be able to work at heights of up to 20 feet from the floor
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Must be able to walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes

Schedule:

1st shift:

Monday – Friday: 6 am – 2 pm

Monday – Thursday: 6 am – 4 pm

Monday – Thursday: 6:30 am – 4:30 pm

2nd shift

Monday – Friday: 2 pm – 10 pm

Monday – Thursday: 2 pm – 12 am

Monday afternoon – Friday morning: 4 pm – 2 am

3rd shift

Sunday night – Friday morning: 10 pm – 6 am

Monday night – Thursday morning: 7:30 pm – 5:30 am

*Mandatory overtime required/ Scheduled in advance*

Top Candidates will also have

• Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background.
• High level of Caterpillar system knowledge with logistics software (MAMM, Glovia, MRC, etc.)
• Prior experience with receiving or warehouse functions
• Able to build strong relationships with various stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to prioritize work
• Advanced computer skills

Additional Information:

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

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an 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.

Final details

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.

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

Summary Pay Range:

$18.00 - $22.40

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:

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:

June 10, 2025 - June 17, 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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