Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Inventory Control Clerk II in Lafayette, Indiana
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.
As an Inventory Coordinator at Caterpillar Inc., you will work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities. Ensure daily shipments are prepared and loaded correctly to include weight distribution and paperwork accuracy. In addition to counting parts and coordinating order fulfilment, you will also manage traceability of parts through the value streams and target aged inventory.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Manage order fulfilment, processing, storing/picking of parts, equipment and supplies
Manage and oversee shipping and receiving of material
Multiple systems interactions
Coordinate expedited parts to support the customer
Manage zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root cause
Supporting and leading inventory problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement
Coordinate or execute random and scheduled inventory and receipt audits as directed
Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting quality goals
Coordinate investigations on customer reported defects, including internal logistics customers
Occasionally utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes
Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required
Essential Job Functions:
Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pound as team lift
Frequent bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks
Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks
Basic and/or Desired Qualifications may include, but are not limited to:
6 plus months warehouse inventory or parts distribution experience
Competent with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Good attendance record
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
Ability to work OT when required
Good written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
Relocation is not offered for this position
This is a 1st shift position Mon-Fri 6:30a-2:30p
$21.50/hour
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Summary Pay Range:
$21.50 - $26.90
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:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
Posting Dates:
December 17, 2024 - December 26, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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