Flexible Warehouse Associate – Choose Your Shifts

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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.

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with the flexibility to choose when you work? Caterpillar is hiring hourly gig workers to support warehouse operations at our Atlanta facility located in Union City. As a successful candidate, you’ll have the freedom to select shifts that align with your availability and preferences, based on the facility’s current staffing needs. This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking supplemental income or a part-time role that adapts to their lifestyle.

What You’ll Love About This Role:

• Shift Flexibility: Choose shifts that work for you—days, nights, or weekends—based on current demand.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Contribute meaningfully while enjoying the freedom of gig-style work.
• Hands-On Experience: Gain valuable exposure to warehouse operations
• Team Environment: Be part of a collaborative and safety-focused workplace.

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

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; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math
• Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least six months in previous employment
• 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 Will Get:

• Hours: MAKE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE! Must work at least a minimum of 10 hours with a maximum of 19 hours per pay period (every week). The amount of hours offered will be based on facility need.
• No need to ask for days off - you make your own schedule within the guidelines noted above. 
• This is a part-time flexible Caterpillar position intended to support the full-time production workforce. 
• Pay Rate: $18.50/hour
• Work location: 5350 Hunter Road, Atlanta, GA 30349
• Eligible for Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program
• Growth opportunities: Flex workers are eligible for full-time or part-time positions after a 90 day probationary period and based on availability

What to Expect After Applying:

• Candidates that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
• Interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen.

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar:

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