Warehouse Team Lead

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

FSA

Career development

Bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead at our Fort Worth distribution facility to assist the Section Manager, coordinate workflow and oversee daily operations. You will help promote cooperative team relationships and adjust priorities as needed.

The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing/logistics, a Lean mindset, and strong analytical and communication skills. Expect a hybrid environment with hands-on warehousing duties and safety accountability.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Experience driving continuous improvement in manufacturing/logistics.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments.
• Interface with customer and coordinate voice of customer to logistics team to improve processes.
• Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results.
• Oversee management of zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root cause.
• Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement.
• Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals.
• Lead investigations on customer reported defects, including internal logistics customers.
• Occasionally utilize heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work OT when required.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Excel

Communication

Tools

MS Office

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.

WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS

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.

About SPM Oil & Gas

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Team Lead assists the Section Manager in leading Team members, coordinating and delegating workflow and overseeing day to day operation of area; promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing and modifying priorities, gathering metrics, generating reports, overseeing work for multiple job classifications, etc. Occasionally performing various warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse/distribution facility.

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Schedule: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM, currently working 10/hr shifts
• Compensation: Pay starts at $27.10 /hour

What you will do:

• Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments
• interface with customer and coordinate voice of customer to logistics team to improve processes
• Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results
• Oversee management of zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root cause
• Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement
• Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals
• Lead investigations on customer reported defects, including internal logistics customers
• Occasionally utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes
• Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work OT when required
• Lead team meetings guiding daily priorities and change management
• Demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures
• Continuously managing training matrix to ensure team flexibility
  

What you will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills
• Working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point, and Access
• Good attendance record
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
  

Top candidates will also have:

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience
  

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 50 pound as team lift
• Occasional bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks

Summary Pay Range:

$27.10 - $36.30

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.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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:

September 22, 2026 - September 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.