Warehouse Associate: Reach Truck & Order Picking

Caterpillar Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx Day 1

401(k) match up to 6%

Annual merit-based raises

10 paid vacation days

Up to 11 paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance (2X salary

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance after 1 year

Training and advancement opportunities

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Associate at the Morton Distribution Center in Morton, IL. You will support Caterpillar's customers by moving parts from distribution centers to their destinations, performing receiving, picking, packing, and shipping.

The role requires operating equipment such as reach trucks, order pickers, and forklifts, with training provided. Starting pay is $19.91 per hour plus a shift premium, with 2nd and 3rd shift options.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and able to read/write basic English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive movements.
• Willingness to work in varying temperatures and shift schedules.
• Reliable attendance and strong time-management skills.
• Willing to train and operate warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and material-handling activities.
• Use handheld scanners for receiving, counting, and order processing.
• Train and operate equipment such as reach trucks, cherry/order pickers, and forklifts.
• Use pneumatic and power tools to build shipping containers and apply paint/rust preventative.
• Report equipment defects and maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-focused mindset

Teamwork

Strong communication

English literacy

Manual handling up to 50 lbs

Tools

Reach trucks

Cherry picker

Forklifts

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Associate at the Morton Distribution Center in Morton, IL. You will support Caterpillar's customers by moving parts from distribution centers to their destinations, performing receiving, picking, packing, and shipping.

The role requires operating equipment such as reach trucks, order pickers, and forklifts, with training provided. Starting pay is $19.91 per hour plus a shift premium, with 2nd and 3rd shift options.