Warehouse Associate

About the role

Career Area: Operations

About the role

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.

As a Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar Inc., you will work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities. In addition to counting parts and filling orders, you will conduct first line, basic quality assessment of parts for damage and defects.

Employee benefit details

• *Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. We believe in building a better world for our customers all over the world.
• *Because we value your performance, Caterpillar offers a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, 401K, and life insurance).
• *Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Basic Qualifications

• *Previous work or volunteer experience
• *Basic computer experience

Top candidates will also have

• *Previous distribution center, warehouse, and/or order filling experience
• *Experience with the operation of material handling equipment such as forklift, swing reach, order picker, cherry picker, etc.
• *Experience working with written instructions for a given task such as Standard Work or Standard Operating Procedures
• Pay and shift details: *Work location: Corinth, MS
• *We are primarily hiring for off-shift roles (2nd or 3rd shift). Limited opportunities for day shift may become available (specific shift hours depend upon placement).

Pay and benefits

*Starting pay rate: $17.05/hour + full benefits (plus 7% of base rate for night shift premium - applies to 2nd or 3rd shift)

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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to

*Utilizing and inspecting heavy equipment including sit down fork truck, pallet jack and overhead hoists

*Perform material handling and warehousing functions

*Order filling, processing, storing/picking of parts, materials, equipment and supplies

• *Operating automated packaging equipment, shipping and receiving
• *Multiple systems interactions
• *Interaction with carrier drivers
• *Adhere to all facility safety policies and procedures

*Uses machines for weighing, banding, wrapping, packaging, stenciling, etc.

*Operates electronic hardware to receive material into inventory, including iPads

*Performs 5S/housekeeping functions as required

Essential Job Functions

*Frequently lift parts and carry boxes up to 35 pounds individually (for intervals of 15-30 minutes) or 70 pounds as team lift

• *Frequently bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks
• *Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
• *Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures

• *Must be able to work overtime when required
• *Must be able to cross reference material to documentation for verification

Overtime requirements

Overtime is required depending on business need. Overtime could be mandatory or voluntary and could occur during the week and/or on weekends (depending on business need).

Additional information

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

• Background Screening
• Drug & Alcohol Screening (Applicants are hereby advised that the Company has implemented a drug and alcohol policy and conducts a testing program, pursuant to Sections 71-7-1, et al., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Ann. (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), and you are hereby advised of the existence of said Act.)
• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical

Summary Pay Range

$0.00 - $0.00

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: November 12, 2026 - November 19, 2026
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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