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:

Thousands of Caterpillar employees come into work every day. While they perform their daily tasks, they're really contributing to the work of a powerful global team. At Caterpillar, we know that innovation happens step-by-step, piece-by-piece, person-by-person. Everyone has a vital role to play at our organization. Modest, small projects can grow and evolve into groundbreaking, world-changing technologies, machines, services and more through collaboration and teamwork in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Job Purpose:

To perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving processing, storing, moving, packing and shipping of parts, materials, equipment and supplies at the Waco, TX facility.

Summary Pay Range:

$17.65 - $22.90

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.

Job Duties:

This position will report to the Shift Supervisor, and actual work assignments cover all aspects of the facility's functions.

• Performs the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials equipment and supplies.

• Works from a variety of source documents to verify quantities, count parts, fill orders, package parts, etc.

• Uses machines for weighing, banding, wrapping, packaging, stenciling, etc.

• Performs related and/or specialized clerical duties and resolves discrepancies as required.

• Maintains related clerical records and operates computer terminal to access and mobile equipment (Reach Truck, Forklift Stand up/Sit down, Tugger, etc.) to facilitate job functions as required.

• Reports defects and need for repairs.

• Other 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 also 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

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).

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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:

May 11, 2026 - June 11, 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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