Warehouse Associate
Athens, GA - USA
Job Summary
Career Area:
OperationsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 havea lot to offer so we offeracommitmentin return toyou asa 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 dont lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video 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 3 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
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Summary Pay Range:
$19.28 - $24.12Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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 8 2026 - June 29 2026Any 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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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.