1st Shift Advanced Warehouse Associate
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Warehouse
Forklift Operator, Material Handler
Caterpillar Inc. Job Opportunity
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Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
In this role you will also be assigned to inspect and operate specialized logistics equipment. In conjunction with this role, you will work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities. In addition to counting parts and filling orders, this position requires first line, basic quality assessment of parts for damage and defects.
Employee benefit details:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. We believe in building a better world for our customers all over the world. Because we value your performance, Caterpillar offers a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, 401K, and life insurance). Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Basic Qualifications:
Previous work or volunteer experience
Basic computer experience
Must be able to work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor
Top candidates will also have:
Experience with the operation of specialized logistics equipment such as reach truck, order picker, and turret truck
Previous distribution center, warehouse, and/or order filling experience
Experience working with written instructions for a given task such as Standard Work or Standard Operating Procedures
Pay and shift details:
Work location:
Booneville, MS (Prentiss facility)
1st shift, M-TH, 5am-3pm (plus overtime according to business need)
Starting pay rate: $18.35/hour
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Assigned to specialized equipment: i.e. Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, Turret Trucks
Consistently meet equipment-specific efficiency targets
Utilizing and inspecting heavy equipment including sit down fork truck, pallet jack and overhead hoists
Perform material handling and warehousing functions, order filling, processing, storing/picking of parts, materials, equipment and supplies
Operating automated packaging equipment, shipping and receiving
Multiple systems interactions
Interaction with carrier drivers
Adhere to all facility safety policies and procedures
Uses machines for weighing, banding, wrapping, packaging, stenciling, etc.
Operates electronic hardware to receive material into inventory, including iPads
Performs 5S/housekeeping functions as required
Essential Job Functions:
Frequently lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pounds as a team lift
Frequently bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks
Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
Frequently work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor
Must be able to cross reference material to documentation for verification
Must be able to work overtime when required
Overtime is required depending on business need. Overtime could be mandatory or voluntary and could occur during the week and/or on weekends (depending on business need).
Final details:
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:
-Background Screening
-Drug & Alcohol Screening
-Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical
Summary Pay Range:
$18.35 - $23.85
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
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