1st Shift Warehouse Associate

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. 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: Booneville, MS (Prentiss facility) *1st Shift: M-TH, 5 am - 3 pm *Starting pay rate: $17.05/hour 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 *Walk, squat, and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation *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. 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 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: $17.05 - $22.15 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 8, 2026 - June 15, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.