Shipping & Receiving Clerk III - D2 Shift

Career Area:

Operations

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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.

The 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.

Position is located in Lafayette, IN - 1627 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E, Lafayette, IN 47905. Starting pay is $22.25/hr this position will be on D2 Shift 6:30am - 6:30pm Thursday - Saturday.

• 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
• Develops a culture that works to achieve and maintain ongoing housekeeping excellence

• Previous distribution center, warehouse and/or order filling experience
• Knowledge of parts systems, procedures, and operation
• Ability to work with minimal supervisor
• Computer literate
• Good attendance record
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Good written and verbal communication skills

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

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