Warehouse Associate - First Shift

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.

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.

Additional information

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.

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.
• Candidates who are successful with the phone screen and online assessment will be scheduled for an interview.

Shifts

• First Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm

Other shifts available

• 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

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 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. Apply now!
• #ReachTruck #CherryPicker

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.

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.

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 5, 2026 - November 29, 2026
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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