1st Shift BAWA Warehouse Associate - Waco, TX

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.

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.

Description:

This role performs core warehousing and material handling functions, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping parts, materials, and equipment at the Waco, TX facility. Under the direction of a Shift Supervisor, the position supports all areas of warehouse operations to ensure accuracy, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include verifying inventory, filling orders, operating material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, reach trucks), maintaining records, and resolving discrepancies. This role also identifies defects, supports basic clerical tasks, and contributes to a safe and organized work environment.

Summary Pay Range:

$17.65 - $22.90

What You Will Do:

• Perform material handling and warehousing functions, including receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping parts, materials, and equipment.
• Use source documents to verify quantities, count parts, fill orders, and package materials accurately.
• Operate equipment and machinery for weighing, banding, wrapping, packaging, and labeling.
• Complete clerical tasks, maintain records, and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Operate warehouse systems and mobile equipment (e.g., reach truck, stand-up/sit-down forklift, tugger) to support daily operations.
• Identify and report defects or equipment repair needs.
• Support additional warehouse duties and tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 lbs. for intervals of 15-30 minutes
• Must be able to work at heights of up to 20 feet from the floor
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

What You Have:

• At least 6 months of work experience
• Beginner proficiency in Computer Skills/Microsoft applications
• Must be capable and willing to learn the operation and basic care of mobile equipment such as forklifts

Top Candidates Will Have:

• At least 6 months of reach truck experience
• Warehouse operations experience
• Experience with Mach 1 order management systems
• Inventory control experience
• Basic mathematical ability
• Auditing experience
• Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Work experience

Additional Information

Shift: 1st Shift Full-Time

Hours: Mon-Thurs 6 AM-4 PM, Must be able to work mandatory overtime on Fridays as needed to support business needs.

Starting pay rate: $18.55

Work location: Waco, TX - Orchard Ln - BAWA (BCP Assembly Waco Attachment)

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). 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.


Final details

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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at

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:
June 26, 2026 - July 30, 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.

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