1st Shift Advanced 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.

In this role you will also be assigned to inspect and operate specialized logistics equipment. In conjunction with this role, 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, this position requires 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

*Must be able to work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor

Top candidates will also have :
*Experience with the operation of specialized logistics equipment such as reach truck, order picker, and turret truck

*Previous distribution center, warehouse, and/or order filling experience

*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, 5am-3pm (plus overtime according to business need)

*Starting pay rate: $18.35/hour

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to :
*Assigned to specialized equipment: i.e. Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, Turret Trucks
*Consistently meet equipment-specific efficiency targets
*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 up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pounds as a 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
*Frequently work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor

*Must be able to cross reference material to documentation for verification
*Must be able to work overtime when required

Final details :
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.

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:

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:

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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