Warehouse Associate – Second and Third Shift

Caterpillar Brazil; Clayton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Overtime opportunities

Night shift premium

Career development

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Clayton, OH is seeking Warehouse Associates at the Clayton Distribution Center to move parts from our distribution centers to customers and locations where they are needed. You will sort parts, build protective carriers for engines and operate equipment such as reach trucks and cherry pickers.

We value a safety mindset, reliable attendance, and teamwork. The role offers second or third shift with overtime potential and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work experience.
• Preferred experience operating cherry/order pickers, reach trucks or sit-down forklifts.
• Prior warehouse experience and reliability are important.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform material handling, receiving, storing, packing and shipping of parts and equipment.
• Operate handheld scanner for receiving and order processing.
• Be willing to train and operate cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, and forklifts.
• Report defects and needed repairs.
• Build wooden shipping containers and apply protective coatings as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and support other assigned duties.

Skills

12 months experience

Cherry/order picker

Reach truck

Sit-down forklift

Team mentality

Time management

Adaptability

Collaborative

Communication

English literacy

Thoroughness

Physical capability 50 lbs

Tools

Cherry picker

Reach truck

Sit-down forklift

Job description

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.

What You Will Do:

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking talented Warehouse Associates at our Clayton Distribution Center located at 6300 Kimmel Road, Clayton, OH 45315. 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.

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 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: Demonstrated longevity of at least twelve consecutive months in previous employment.
• Top Candidates will have: working experience on cherry/order picker, reach truck, and/or sit down forklift.
• 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.
• 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 Will Get:

• Base wage is $19.01/hour (paid weekly).
• Night shift premium of $1.50/hour for second and third shifts.
• Overtime opportunities, based on business need, are paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory).
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
• 6% company match for 401k.
• Merit based raises once a year.
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year), up to 9 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.

Shifts:

• Second Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm.
• Third Shift: Sunday - Thursday 11:00pm - 7:00am.

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

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.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas.

However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website.

Relocation reimbursement is not offered for this position.

Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers do work that matters.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

Summary Pay Range: $19.01 - $24.65

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.

• 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 *

Posting Dates: August 31, 2026 - September 30, 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.

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.