Warehouse Associate - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days and holidays

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring at the Morton Distribution Center for material handlers on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Starting wage is 19.91 per hour with a 1.00 night shift premium, plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities for overtime.

Responsibilities include safe warehousing, equipment operation training, quality checks, and routine housekeeping. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and walking long distances.

Qualifications

• Safety mindset and PPE usage required for all tasks.
• Ability to work in a team and meet productivity goals.
• Reliable attendance and time management are essential.
• Adaptability to temperature fluctuations and overtime.
• Collaborative attitude to learn across areas.
• Strong attention to quality and following instructions.
• Demonstrated 12 months in prior employment or education/volunteer work.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform warehousing processes for receiving, storing, and shipping parts and materials.
• Operate handheld scanner to access and update receiving and order data.
• Be trained on order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and hoists where available.
• Report defects and request repairs as needed.
• Use pneumatic or power tools to build wooden shipping containers.
• Apply paint and rust preventative coatings where required.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and perform housekeeping tasks.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management.

Skills

Safety Mindset

Team Mentality

Time Management

Adaptability

Collaborative

Thoroughness

Experience 12 months

Lifting 50 lbs

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. 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. At our Morton Distribution Center, PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution.

Career Area

Operations

Shifts

• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday 3pm – 11pm ($19.91/hour with an additional $1.00/hour night shift premium)
• 3rd Shift: Sunday night to Thursday 11pm -7am ($19.91/hour with an additional $1.00/hour night shift premium)

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Safely perform the material handling and warehousing processes required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing.
• Willingness to be trained on and operate order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead hoists. Keep in mind, not all available positions operate equipment.
• Report defects and need for repairs.
• Utilize pneumatic tools and/or power tools to build and construct wooden shipping containers.
• Utilize tools for the application of paint and rust preventative.
• Perform housekeeping functions as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What You Bring

• Safety Mindset: Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.
• Team Mentality:
• Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach productivity goals.
• Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; Ability to work overtime when required; Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
• Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
• Thoroughness: The ability to properly perform quality checks; Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math
• Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least 12 months in previous employment or education/volunteer experience.
• Agility: Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds individually, walk approximately 10 to 12 miles per day, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively and consistently, throughout your shift with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be comfortable working on equipment up to 20 feet in air.

What You Will Get

• Paid vacation time and personal time
• 9 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays
• Starting wage $19.91/hr with potential to earn more based on experience
• Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (Medical Prescriptions) (get all starting as low as $40.00/month!)
• Caterpillar matches 75% of your contribution, up to 6% of your base pay and incentive pay for 401K
• 80 Hours of Paid Parental Leave available
• Free preventive health exams and testing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Offers additional resources, recognition and discount programs
• Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
• Education tuition assistance after 1 year of employment
• Employee led engagement teams

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

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening
• LIFT Test- Duration- 30 minutes Include: Grip test (Left and Right hand) Job simulation (Timed)- Transferring Caterpillar parts bin to bin (up to 35lbs), repetitive motion.
• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical

Additional Information

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. 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.

Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Summary Pay Range

$0.00 - $0.00

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

July 29, 2026 - August 28, 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.