Career Foundations Warehouse Associate (High School Students Only Graduating Class 2026)
Caterpillar Inc.About the role
Career Area:
OperationsJob 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.
What You Will Do:
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!
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
Candidates must be able to read, write and 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 app
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