Shipping and Receiving Clerk III 2nd Shift

Overview

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.

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 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.

Special Announcement:
It was recently announced that PSLD Lafayette operations will be moving many of their positions to the facility in Lebanon, IN over the next two years. These positions are included in the upcoming move.

As a Shipping & Receiving Clerk III oversees the shipping process and provides training and support for the shipping department through verifying quantity, quality and labeling of products and merchandise ready for shipment. Also serves as a point of contact and expert for international shipping.

Additional Information:

• This role is for 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday 2:30pm-10:30pm

• Located in Lafayette, IN (1627 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E, Lafayette, IN 47905)

• Potential quarterly attendance bonus of $600

• 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

• Coordinate Domestic and International Shipping requirements

• Order filling, processing, storing/picking of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies

• Operating automated packaging equipment, paint line operation, shipping and receiving

• Multiple systems interaction

• Validate accuracy of receipts to supplier packing lists

• Identify expedited parts

• Prioritize receipts based on receiving schedules

• Resolve grief by working with accounts payable and material coordinators in supply chain on receiving discrepancies

• Interact with carriers

• Schedule outbound loads

• Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments

• Ensure accurate counts are recorded prior to any movements into or out of the finished goods inventory

• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet

• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers

• Operates electric hoist, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes to assist in loading or moving materials and products

• Develops a culture that works to achieve and maintain an accident-free workplace and ongoing housekeeping excellence

• Physical
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds individually, or up to 70 pounds as a team lift, and work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures. Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor. Push/pull product weighing up to 50 pounds for intervals of 10-15 minutes. Climb on and off order picker, reach truck and/or sit-down forklifts multiple times per day.
  
  Walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation. Stand up to 8+ hours per day on concrete floor with or without limited movement. Climb up and down ladders of 6 feet with handrails and work in an environment with noise levels averaging up to 85 db per 8 hours.

• Safety: Conducts daily maintenance and keeps tracking safety logs on equipment. Inspects working environment to promote safe work area. Utilizes personal protective equipment required or recommended for task…