Career Foundations Warehouse Associate; High School Students Graduating Class 2026

Position: Career Foundations Warehouse Associate (High School Students Only Graduating Class 2026)
** Career Area:*
* Operations

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* Job Description:

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* ** 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.

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* What You Will Do:

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Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking Warehouse Associates at our Waco Distribution Center. As a Caterpillar Warehouse Associate, you support Caterpillar's customers by getting parts from our distribution centers directly to where they need them. This role includes sorting parts, building protective carriers for engines, and operating equipment, such as reach trucks and cherry pickers. 
** This position is ideal for those building foundational skills in the warehouse,**  ** *
* ** generally within**  ** *
* ** the first**  ** *
* ** 24 months**  ** *
* ** of their career.**  ** **  

** Additional Information:**  

+ Waco Caterpillar Distribution Center - 2901 Gateway Blvd, Waco, TX 76712

+ Must be at least 18 years of age 

+ Graduating Class of 2026

+ Multiple shifts available, 
** starting at 19.*
* ** 05**  **/*
* ** hr**  **!**  

+ Relocationassistanceis 
** not 
** offered for this position  

+ Candidates must be able to read,writeand conduct business in English  

+ Ability to work overtime when required 

** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**   

+ Safely perform the material handling and warehousing processes required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.  

+ Operate handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing.  

+ Willingness to be trained on and operate cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes/hoists. Keep in mind, 
** not all**  ** *
* ** available positions**  ** *
* ** operate**  ** *
* ** equipment**   

+ Report defects and need for repairs.  

+ Utilize pneumatic tools and/or power tools to build and construct wooden shipping containers  

+ Utilize tools for the application of paint and rust preventative  

+ Perform housekeeping functions as required  

+ Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time  

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* What You Bring:

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** Safety Mindset:**  Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.  

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* Experience:

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** At least 18 years of age. This position is ideal for those building foundational skills in the warehouse, generally within the first 24 months of their career.  _Top Candidates may have_  recent enrollment at a local community school including high school, trade school, community or junior college.  

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** Time Management:**  Reliable, on-time attendance record;
Ability to efficiently reach productivity goals.  

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** Adaptability:**  Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures;
Ability to work overtime when required;
Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.  

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** Collaborative:**  Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.  

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** Communication:**  Share information clearly, listen to understand, resolve issues through open dialogue, and use communication tools to stay connected. Must be able to read, write and conduct business in English with or without reasonable accommodation.  

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** Thoroughness:**  The ability to properly perform quality checks;
Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math.  

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** Agility:**  ** 
** Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually, walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively, throughout your shift with or without reasonable accommodation.      

** What You Get:**  

+ Base wage is…