Warehouse Associate - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 22,628 - 32,227; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Education tuition assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation is hiring for a position in Operations at their Morton Distribution Center. The role focuses on material handling and warehousing processes such as receiving, processing, and shipping parts and materials. A strong safety mindset, teamwork, and adaptability to changing environments are essential qualities.

Benefits include paid vacation, health coverage, and education tuition assistance. Starting wage is $19.91/h with potential for increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated longevity of at least 12 months in previous employment or education/volunteer experience.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed.
• Capable of repetitively lifting up to 50 pounds and walking long distances throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform material handling and warehousing processes for parts.
• Operate handheld scanner for order processing and information access.
• Utilize tools for building and constructing shipping containers.

Skills

Safety Mindset

Team Mentality

Thoroughness

Agility

Job description

Career Area: Operations

Job Description: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Will be trained to operate order pickers, reach trucks, sit‑down forklifts, and overhead hoists (not all 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.
• Perform 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.

Benefits

• 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, and prescription coverage
• Caterpillar matches 75% of your contribution, up to 6% of base pay and incentive pay for 401(k)
• 80 hours of paid parental leave available
• Free preventive health exams and testing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional resources, recognition and discount programs
• Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
• Education tuition assistance after 1 year of employment
• Employee‑led engagement teams

Pre‑Employment Screening Requirements

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening
• LIFT Test – 30 minutes (includes grip test for left and right hand, job simulation transferring parts bin to bin up to 35 lbs, repetitive motion)
• Post‑Offer Medical Questionnaire – clearance from Corporate Medical

Caterpillar is a 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.