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Responsibilities

  • Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking talented Warehouse Associates at our facility located at 201 Greenwood Court McDonough, GA
  • Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Operating heavy equipment including sit down forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and overhead hoists. Keep in mind, not all available positions operate equipment.
  • Perform material handling and warehousing functions such as unloading, sorting, putting away, picking, packing and shipping parts, materials and supplies.
  • Read work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
  • Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
  • Secure lifting attachments to materials and convey load to destination or signal crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
  • Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
  • Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.
  • Clamp sections of portable conveyor together or place conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products.
  • Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and clean work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
  • Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
  • Develop a culture that works to achieve and maintain an accident-free workplace.
  • Develop a culture that works to achieve and maintain ongoing housekeeping excellence.
  • Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.
  • What You Bring:
  • Safety Mindset: Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.
  • Team Mentality: Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach productivity goals.
  • Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; Ability to work overtime when required; Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
  • Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
  • Thoroughness: The ability to properly perform quality checks; Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience.
  • Experience: Previous experience working within a logistics/warehouse setting, preferably within a Caterpillar/manufacturing environment in 2024-2025
  • Agility: Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds individually
  • What You Will Get:
  • Starting wage is $19.89/hour (paid bi-weekly) for 1st shift.
  • Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory).
  • Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
  • 6% company match for 401k.
  • Annual increases, based on your performance evaluation.
  • Annual bonus potential based on personal and company performance.
  • Time Off (Vacation & PTO) and Paid Holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice, personal and group therapy, etc.
  • College tuition assistance program available after 1 year employment.
  • A safety focused workplace.
  • Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar.
  • Additional Details:
  • Shifts:
  • 1st shift Mon - Thurs 5am to 3:30pm
  • *Some teams may have an altered work schedule
  • All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar:
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Screening
  • Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical
  • 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

Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonus

Additional Information

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. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth. Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.


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