Warehouse Associate (1st & 2nd Shift) - Victoria, TX

Caterpillar Inc.; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Victoria, Texas, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support parts handling, receiving, counting, and order fulfillment. The role involves operating forklifts and related equipment, counting parts, and ensuring accurate locations and quantities while maintaining safety standards.

Starting pay is $16.45 per hour with overtime as required and eligibility for Caterpillar benefits. Training on the first shift (7:00am-3:30pm for 30 days) is provided to acclimate new hires to the

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• At least three months of work experience
• Ability to meet production goals
• Willingness to operate forklifts and order pickers (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Safely perform material handling and warehousing tasks
• Operate handheld scanner for receiving, counting and processing
• Count parts and fill orders; conduct basic quality checks
• Build shipping containers and prepare products for shipment
• Use tools for painting and rust prevention as needed

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Quality focus

Willingness to learn

Forklift operation

Order picking

Reading/writing skills

Tools

Handheld scanner

Forklifts

Reach trucks

Overhead cranes

Job description

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

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.

You Could…

• SUPPLY THE PARTS
• TO MAINTAIN THE PRODUCTS
• THAT BUILD A BETTER WORLD

Available Shifts

• 1st SHIFT MONDAY- FRIDAY 7:00am- 3:30pm STARTING PAY $16.45/hr
• 2nd SHIFT MONDAY- FRIDAY 3:00pm- 11:30pm STARTING PAY $16.45/hr plus $1.00/hr shift differential

The Opportunity

Caterpillar Product Support and Logistics Division is currently recruiting for Warehouse Associate positions in their Victoria, Texas facility! This role includes $16.45 per hour, paid Caterpillar observed holidays, and Caterpillar ‘Works 4 Me’ limited medical benefit plan starting day 1! Depending on business requirements, normal working hours will be 40 hours per week with overtime as required. As a Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar, you will perform a variety of functions to check, receive, and verify accuracy of part locations and quantities. In addition to counting parts and filling orders, you will conduct first line, basic quality assessment of parts for damage and defects.

Please Note: This position will train on first shift for 30 days. Those hours are 7:00am-3:30pm.

Your Safety is Our Priority!

• Climate controlled warehouse & facility
• Uniforms provided
• Company provided eyeglass voucher for prescription safety glasses
• Company provided voucher for safety shoes provided on first day

Basic Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• At least three months of work experience

Job Duties/Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operates handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing.
• Performs housekeeping functions as required
• Utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes
• Report defects and need for repairs.
• Be willing to use pneumatic tools and/or power tools to crate products and prep them for shipment
• Build and construct wooden shipping containers
• Utilize tools for the application of paint and rust preventative

What You Need To Succeed

• Commitment to Safety and Quality
• Teamwork mentality
• Attitude of Excellence
• Desire to learn new skills and develop your career
• Ability to meet and exceed production goals
• Willingness to operate forklifts, reach trucks and order pickers (training provided)
• Flexibility to work in multiple and/or rotation of areas of the warehouse

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Ability to read/write and interpret documents
• Ability to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math
• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes.
• Infrequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Walk, squat, and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to be trained with pneumatic tools
• Willingness to potentially be trained on forklift, cherry pickers, etc.

Additional Information

• Positions are 40 hours per week plus overtime (overtime may be mandatory based on business need)
• First Shift and Second Shift
• Starting wage is $16.45 per hour
• This is a full time- temporary supplemental position
• Openings are located in Victoria, TX
• Eligibility for employment is contingent on passing all active pre-employment screenings
• No relocation is offered for this position

What To Expect After Applying

• Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
• Applicants that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.
• On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.

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 CHECK EMAILS FREQUENTLY FOR COMMUNICATIONS.

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

Summary Pay Range

$16.45 - $21.35

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

Posting Dates

September 24, 2026 - October 1, 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.