Warehouse Associate

Caterpillar, Inc. • Athens, GA • 1d ago

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.

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, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

1st shift: $19.28/hour

2nd shift: $20.82/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium)

3rd shift: $20.82/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium)

We don't lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video (https://youtu.be/kEm9yge1fEE) to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

As a Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar, you will:

Use heavy equipment including cherry picker, stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes.

Perform material handling and warehousing functions.

Order fill, process, store and pick parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.

Conduct basic quality assessment of parts for damage and defects.

Additionally, you will work from a variety of documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities.

Verify part numbers, part locations and quantities.

Basic Qualifications:

At least 6 months of previous work experience

**Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):**

Willing and able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes

Willing and able to infrequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds

Willing and able to work at heights of up to 20 feet from the floor

Willing and able to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures

Willing and able to walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes

Top Candidates will also have:

2+ years of continuous employment in industrial assembly or manufacturing

Continuous work history with progressive movement

Forklift experience

Logistics/warehouse experience

SAP experience

Heavy equipment product line experience (i.e., excavators, tractors, etc.)

Additional Information: Resumes are encouraged for all applicants. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification. Successful candidates must pass an online assessment prior to interview. Employment includes a 2-week paid training program. Entry pay is $19.28 /hour. 2nd & 3rd shift receives an additional 8%-night shift premium.

Shift Schedules:

1st shift :

Option 1: Monday-Thursday, 6 am - 4:30 pm

Option 2: Monday-Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm

2nd shift :

Option 1: Monday-Thursday, 5 pm - 3:30 am

Option 2: Monday-Friday, 3 pm - 11:30 pm

3rd Shift:

Option 1: Sunday- Thursday 11pm - 7:30am

**Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$19.28 - $24.12

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:

July 2, 2026 - July 9, 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 (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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