Warehouse Associate (3rd Shift) - Miami Lakes

Caterpillar; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Night shift premium

Benefits from day 1

401k match

Raises

Vacation days

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

The Caterpillar Miami Distribution Center is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support parts distribution, load and sort shipments, and operate equipment such as reach trucks and order pickers.

Candidates should be at least 18, able to read and write English, and willing to work overtime. The role offers a starting hourly rate of 19.10 with a 0.75 night-shift premium and benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write and conduct business in English.
• Willingness to be trained on and operate equipment as needed.
• Comfort with lifting up to 50 pounds and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform the material handling and warehousing processes for receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping parts and materials.
• Operate handheld scanners to access and update information for receiving and order processing.
• Be trained to operate cherry pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes/hoists as available.
• Report defects and need for repairs.
• Construct wooden shipping containers and prepare items for dispatch.
• Apply paint and rust preventative where required; perform housekeeping.

Skills

Safety Mindset

Time Management

Adaptability

Collaborative

Communication

Thoroughness

Agility

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.

What You Will Do

Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking Warehouse Associates at our Miami Distribution Center. As a Caterpillar Warehouse Associate, you support Caterpillar's customers by getting parts from our distribution centers directly to where they need them. This role includes sorting parts, building protective carriers for engines, and operating equipment, such as reach trucks and cherry pickers.

Additional Information

15550 NW 59 Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

3rd Shift - Sunday Night - Friday Morning 10:30pm-7am

Hourly rate starting at 19.10/hr! Night shift premium $.75/hr for 3rd Shift.

Must be at least 18 years of age

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position

Candidates must be able to read, write and conduct business in English

Ability to work overtime when required

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.
• Willingness to be trained on and operate cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes/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.
• Experience: At least 18 years of age. This position is ideal for those building foundational skills in the warehouse, generally within the first 24 months of their career. Top Candidates may have recent enrollment at a local community school including high school, trade school, community or junior college.
• 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.
• Communication: Share information clearly, listen to understand, resolve issues through open dialogue, and use communication tools to stay connected. Must be able to read, write and conduct business in English with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.
• Agility: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually, walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively, throughout your shift with or without reasonable accommodation.

What You Get

• Base wage is $19.10/hour (paid weekly); Night shift premium of $.75/hour for 3rd.
• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory)
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1
• Up to 6% company match for 401k
• Merit based raises annually
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year), up to 11 paid holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance (2X salary)
• Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice, personal and group therapy, etc.
• College tuition assistance program available after 1 year employment
• A safety focused workplace
• Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar

Available Shifts

3rd Shift - Sunday Night - Friday Morning 10:30pm-7am

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