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Warehouse Associate - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts
- Caterpillar, Inc. (Sanford, NC)
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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.
Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines.** **Build a Career.
**Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career.** You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, paid time off and comprehensive benefits that begins on Day **ONE** and paid training.
+ 1st shift: $18.00 hour
+ 2nd/3rd shift: $19.44 hour (includes 8% shift premium) **Will train on 1st shift up to 3 weeks**
Schedule:
1st shift:
Monday – Friday: 6 am – 2 pm
Monday – Thursday: 6 am – 4 pm
Monday – Thursday: 6:30 am – 4:30 pm
2nd shift
Monday – Friday: 2 pm – 10 pm
Monday – Thursday: 2 pm – 12 am
Monday afternoon – Friday morning: 4 pm – 2 am
3rd shift
Sunday night – Friday morning: 10 pm – 6 am
Monday night – Thursday morning: 7:30 pm – 5:30 am
*Mandatory overtime required/ Scheduled in advance*
We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7lYHGxaBEg) **to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.**
As a Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar you will:
+ Perform the warehousing functions required with the processing, storing, and moving, of parts, materials, supplies andoperates various types of material movement equipment.
+ Follow Standard Work
+ Must be able to work in a highly structured environment, strictly adhering to provided standard work instructionsAbility to follow and understand source documents to verify quantities, count parts, fill orders, and package parts as necessary.
+ Ability to train others in Standard Work
+ Follow documented procedures standard work, as defined in a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities.
+ Follow and utilize CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
+ Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds 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
+ Must be able to walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes
Basic Requirements:
+ At least 6 months of prior work history
+ Beginner proficiency in Computer Skills/Microsoft applications
Top Candidates will also have:
+ 6 months of Forklift experience (sit-down, stand-up/reach truck, turret truck)
+ Order Picker Forklift experience (cherry-picker, case-picker)
+ Logistics/Warehouse experience
+ Experience with Computerized Inventory Management Systems (SAP)
+ Numerical Reasoning Aptitude Skills
+ Caterpillar system knowledge with logistics software (MAMM, Glovia, MRC, etc.)
+ Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
Additional Information:
Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.
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
Summary Pay Range:
$18.00 - $22.40
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:
October 10, 2025 - October 19, 2025
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 (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
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