Forklift Operator - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts

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.

Operations

• Locate and move products to storage or the assembly line in a safe timely manner.
• Inspect and perform regular maintenance on the forklift as necessary.
• Use RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory.
• Obtain and maintain Forklift Certification through proven operation of equipment.
• May rotate to various positions within the Job Function area to perform related activities.
• Follow and utilize CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies and notify appropriate personnel of results or required actions.
• Identify damaged material and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Identify and correct or report safety hazards in the work area.
• Ensure grief and receiving processes and procedures are updated and communicated.

• At least 6 months of warehouse operations experience.
• At least 6 months of stand‑up forklift and/or cherry/order picker experience OR a current Caterpillar Sanford forklift license.

• 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.

• 1st Shift – Monday–Friday: 6 am – 2 pm
• 1st Shift – Monday–Thursday: 6 am – 4 pm
• 1st Shift – Monday–Thursday: 6:30 am – 4:30 pm
• 2nd Shift – Monday–Friday: 2 pm – 10 pm
• 2nd Shift – Monday–Thursday: 2 pm – 12 am
• 2nd Shift – Monday afternoon–Friday morning: 4 pm – 2 am
• 3rd Shift – Sunday night–Thursday morning: 10 pm – 6 am
• 3rd Shift – Monday night–Thursday morning: 7:30 pm – 5:30 am

Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.

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.

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.

$19.00 - $22.40

• 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

February 10, 2026 – February 22, 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.

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