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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.

Caterpillar is hiring Warehouse Associates to help build a better world!

As a Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar, you will perform a variety of functions to check, receive, and verify accuracy of 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.

Three Day Schedules:

• AWS: Thursday-Saturday, 7:00am-7:00pm

Five Day Schedules:

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

Starting Pay: $16.80 per hour, $1.50 hourly premium for second shift & third shift

CAT Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Prescription Coverage
• Quarterly bonus (average 5%, possibility of earning up to 7%)
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year), up to 11 paid holidays
• Merit based raises twice a year
• Opportunity for overtime
• Company paid Life Insurance (2X salary)
• 6% Company Match for 401k

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have displayed pattern of staying in jobs for at least 1 year
• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork (can be measured throughout pre-employment process)
• Willingness to operate heavy equipment and power tools with proper training
• Displays responsibility towards employers in regards to attendance and production metrics (with applicable experience)
• Ability to read/write and interpret documents
• Ability to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction (can be measured throughout pre-employment process)

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• At least six months of experience on Cherry Picker, Reach Truck and/or Standing Forklift within the last two years
• Experience using computers with multiple sign-ins.
• Strong safety record pertaining to previous equipment experience
• Experience training others on heavy equipment
• Ability to read/write and interpret documents
• Ability to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math
• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Conditional Offers Will Be Based On:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction during the pre-employment process
• Consistently displaying an ethic and attitude in compliance with Caterpillar values
• Completing and passing all active pre-employment screenings

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)
• Display ability to follow written and verbal instructions during pre-hire process

Job Duties/Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited to:

• Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operates handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing.
• Performs housekeeping functions as required
• Will be required to use heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes/hoists
• Report defects and need for repairs.
• Will be required to use pneumatic tools and/or power tools to crate products and prep them for shipment
• Build and construct wooden shipping containers
• Utilize tools for the application of paint and rust preventative
• Adherence to attendance policies
• Mandatory overtime may be required (Saturday and possible weekday)
• Volunteer overtime may be available

What You Need to Succeed:

• Commitment to Safety and Quality
• Teamwork mentality
• Attitude of Excellence
• Desire to learn new skills and develop your career
• Ability to meet and exceed production goals
• Flexibility to work in multiple and/or rotation of areas of the warehouse

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes.
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• May be required to use pneumatic tools and overhead hoist.
• Will be required to work in various areas of the facility day-to-day based on business needs.

Additional Information:

• Starting wage is $16.80 per hour
• Openings are in Clayton, OH
• Eligibility for employment is contingent on passing all active pre-employment screenings
• No relocation is offered for this position

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

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