Warehouse Associates

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.

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.

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. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience .

Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking talented Warehouse Associates at our Atlanta Distribution Center.

Additional Information:

Location: 5350 Hunter Road, Atlanta, GA 30349

No relocation is offered for this position

Ability to work overtime when required

What You Will Do:

• 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, as well as all other tasks in the operation. 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
• Reliability is important, be on time and maintain a good attendance record to safely and efficiently meet the needs of the customer

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 six months in previous employment
• 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 $18.00/hour (paid weekly)
• Night shift premium of $1.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift.
• 11% hourly premium for Alternative Work Schedule shifts
• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory).
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
• 6% company match for 401k.
• Quarterly bonus (average 5%, possibility of earning up to 7%)
• 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.

What to Expect After Applying:

• Candidates that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
• Candidates that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.
• Interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the assessment.

Shifts:

Actual shift availability varies week by week and successful candidates will be started as soon as a position becomes available on their requested shift.

Please note that this could mean a sizable waiting period before starting.

• First Shift : 5:00am-1:30pm, Monday-Friday
• Second Shift: 1:00pm-9:30pm, Monday- Friday
• Third Shift: 9:00pm-5:30am, Sunday-Thursday

Alternative Work Schedules

• 1A: Monday- Wednesday 3:00am- 3:30pm
• 1B: Thursday-Saturday 3:00am-3:30pm
• 2A: Sunday-Tuesday 3:00pm-3:30am
• 2B: Wednesday-Friday 3:00pm-3:30am

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

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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

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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. Apply now

Posting Dates:

July 15, July 18, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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