Warehouse Associate - Career Foundations (for recent High School Graduates)

Warehouse Associate

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's Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking warehouse associates at our Denver, CO facility. 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. This position is ideal for those building foundational skills in the warehouse, generally within the first 24 months of their career.

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: at least 18 years of age. This position is ideal for those building foundational skills in the warehouse, generally within the first 24 months of their career. Top candidates may have recent enrollment at a local community school including high school, trade school, community or junior college.
• 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.
• 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 get:

• Base wage is $21.65/hour (paid weekly); night shift premium of $1/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift.
• Overtime opportunities 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 annually.
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year), up to 11 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. Interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen. Available shifts: 2nd - Monday - Friday, 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm; 3rd - Sunday - Thursday, 11:30 pm - 7:30 am.

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.

Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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.