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Warehouse Associate - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Caterpillar · Morton, IL · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked in a fast-paced job and still did it right.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep accuracy and pace together in a distribution center.

What does it mean to you that customers are waiting on these parts?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that getting parts out fast keeps Caterpillar customers working.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they own errors honestly, which matters in a warehouse that tracks every part.

How do you stay focused on repetitive tasks without getting careless?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep accuracy high on routine warehouse work.

What would you do

This job is on 2nd or 3rd shift. How will that work with your schedule and life?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work evening or overnight shifts long term.

You see a coworker doing something unsafe with equipment. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about safety, which is critical around reach trucks and heavy parts.

How do you handle physically demanding work over a full shift?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the lifting and movement the job requires.

A part's label is damaged and you can't read it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow procedure to identify parts instead of guessing.

About the work

Have you driven a reach truck or other powered equipment? Walk me through how you do it safely.

What they are checking: Their experience and safety habits with the equipment the Morton Distribution Center uses.

How do you make sure you're picking and sorting the right part every time?

What they are checking: Whether they double check part numbers, since a wrong part leaves a customer's machine down.

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The full job description

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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. 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. Caterpillar Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is hiring Warehouse Associates at our Morton 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, and operating equipment, such as reach trucks and cherry pickers. Location & Schedule Caterpillar Morton Distribution Center: 500 N Morton, Morton, IL 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm ($19.91/hour + $1.00 Shift Premium) 3rd Shift: Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am ($19.91/hour + $1.00 shift premium) Starting Pay: $19.91/hour + Shift Premium Paid Bi-Weekly What You’ll Do • Safely perform receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and material-handling activities. • Use handheld scanners for receiving, counting, and order processing. • Train and operate equipment such as reach trucks, cherry/order pickers, and forklifts. (Experience preferred) • Use pneumatic and power tools to build shipping containers and apply paint/rust preventative. • Report equipment defects and maintenance needs. • Maintain a clean and safe work environment. • Perform other duties as assigned. What You Bring • Must be 18+ years old . • Ability to read, write, and conduct business in English. • Reliable attendance and strong time-management skills. • Safety-focused mindset and willingness to follow procedures and wear required PPE. • Ability to learn multiple processes and work in changing temperatures. • Strong teamwork and communication skills. • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and perform basic math/quality checks. • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and repeatedly walk, stand, sit, squat, and bend throughout the shift. • Overtime may be required. What Caterpillar Offers • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits Day 1 • 401(k) match up to 6% • Annual merit-based raises • 10 paid vacation days (prorated first year) • Up to 11 paid holidays • Company-paid life insurance (2X salary) • Employee Assistance Program • College tuition assistance after 1 year • Training, career development, and advancement opportunities • Safety-focused workplace Hiring Process Qualified applicants will receive a call from Talent Acquisition. Candidates who pass the phone screen will complete an online assessment. Candidates who pass the assessment will be scheduled for an on-site interview. Pre-employment requirements: All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar: Background screening, drug screening, and post-offer medical questionnaire- clearance from Corporate Medical 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 and Integrated Logistics. 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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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 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! Summary Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. • 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 Posting Dates: October 5, 2026 - October 29, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .

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