Warehouse Associate - HIRING EVENT

Clayton, Ohio INDUSTRIAL Full-time Posted Oct 9, 2026
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About this role

Caterpillar is hiring a Warehouse Associate - HIRING EVENT, full-time, on-site in Clayton, Ohio, in the INDUSTRIAL sector.

Career Area:
Operations

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.

Join us at our upcoming Warehouse Associate Hiring Event on Thursday, October 22nd from 8am-4pm and take the next step in your career! Interviews for this event will be prescheduled with our recruiting team.

What You Will Do:

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking talented Warehouse Associates at our Clayton Distribution Center located at 6300 Kimmel Road, Clayton, OH 45315. 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.

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.
- Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least twelve consecutive months in previous employment. Top Candidates will have: working experience on cherry/order picker, reach truck, and/or sit down forklift.
- Team Mentality:

What You Will Get:

- Base wage is $19.01/hour (paid weekly)
- Night shift premium of $1.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift.
- Overtime opportunities, based on business need, are paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory)
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
- 6% company match for 401k.
- Merit based raises once a year
- 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year), up to 9 paid holidays
- Company paid Life Insurance (2X salary)
- Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice, personal and group therapy, etc.
- College tuition assistance program available after 1 year employment.
- A safety focused workplace.
- Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar.

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.
- Candidates that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment.
- Candidates who are successful with the phone screen and online assessment will be scheduled for an interview.

Available Shifts:

- Second Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- Third Shift: Sunday- Thursday, 11:00pm - 7:00am

Other shifts that could become available

- First Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm

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

- Background Screening
- Drug Screening
- Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical

Former employees will not be permitted to enter the building. If you are interested in rejoining Caterpillar, please follow the standard application process by submitting your application HERE.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience .

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.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website

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Relocation reimbursement is not offered for this position.

Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers do work that matters. Apply now!

#ReachTruck #CherryPicker

Summary Pay Range:

$19.01 - $24.65

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