Advanced Warehouse Associate 2nd & 3rd Shift Ship Loose

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.

Please note:
This position will remain in Lafayette, Indiana. It is not a role that is scheduled to move to Lebanon.

As an Advanced Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar Inc., you will also be assigned to inspect and operate specialized logistics equipment. In conjunction with this role, you will work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities. In addition to counting parts and filling orders, this position requires first line, basic quality assessment of parts for damage and defects.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assigned to specialized equipment: i.e., Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, Turret Trucks
• Consistently meet equipment-specific efficiency targets
• Utilizing and inspecting heavy equipment including sit down fork truck, pallet jack and overhead hoists
• Perform material handling and warehousing functions, Order filling, processing, storing/ picking of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies
• Operating automated packaging equipment, shipping, and receiving
• Multiple systems interactions
• Interaction with carrier drivers
• Adhere to all facility safety policies and procedures
• Uses machines for weighing, banding, wrapping, packaging, stenciling, etc.
• Operates electronic hardware to receive material into inventory, including iPads
• Performs 5S/housekeeping functions as required

• Frequently lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pounds as team lift
• Frequently bending, reaching, and squatting while performing tasks
• Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Frequently work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor

• Previous distribution center, warehouse, and/or order filling experience
• Comfortable working at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor
• Good attendance record
• Ability to work overtime when required
• The ability to cross reference material to documentation for verification

• Relocation is not offered for this position.
• 2nd Shift Mon-Fri 2:30pm - 10:30 pm
• 3rd Shift Sun
  - Thurs 10:30pm-6:30am
• Hourly rate begins at $20.80/hour with 6% off shift differential

• Starting wage is $20.80/hour (additional night shift premium for off shifts). Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory).
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1. 6% company match for 401k. Annual increases, based on your performance evaluation. Annual bonus potential based on personal and company performance. Time Off (Vacation & PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• 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.

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