Stores Controller-1st Shift

Career Area:
Operations

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Location:

Lafayette, Indiana

The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a Stores Controller.

In this role you will be responsible for material availability for Assembly consumption. One of the primary areas of focus for the Storage Controller will be ordering parts for the assembly lines and moving material to the assembly line via stand-up fork truck. The Storage Controller will also be responsible for parts labels, maintaining inventory accuracy, and computer system input of orders and interplant material movement.

The Storage Controller is responsible for communicating any potential material shortages to procurement and assembly operations in order to avoid production impact to the business.

• Ordering parts for assembly operations
• Moving material to the assembly line via stand-up fork truck
• Maintaining inventory accuracy on production parts
• Utilizing computer system to input parts orders and move interplant material

• Must have at least 2 years of stand-up fork truck experience.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, safety-conscious individual capable of working independently.
• Basic computer skills.

• Be flexible to work overtime as needed to support production demands.
• Possess and show strong interpersonal skills and apply customer-based focus.

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to bend and twist at the waist and be able to squat.
• Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
• Stand on concrete for 8+ hours.

• Position available is on 1st shift (6:30am-2:30pm)
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
• Please attach an updated resume

• 13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
• 11 Paid holidays
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
• Climate controlled work environment – most areas
• Clean/safe work environment

• 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

$23.33 - $30.33

July 9, 2026 - July 16, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.