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:  This position will begin in Lafayette, IN and will transition to Lebanon, IN by the end of the year.

The EHS Associate III supports safety initiatives and compliance programs with minimal supervision. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to coach others on safety practices.
 

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

• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain PPE matrices.
• Write and review safe job procedures.
• Lead KAIZEN events and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage training records and safety equipment databases.
• Ability to come in to provide off shift support
• Facilitate training.
• Environmental:
  • Input, track and post all data and metrics related to Environmental numbers
  • This includes, but is not limited to: Waste Management, Industrial Pallet, Oscar Winski, Safety Kleen, Iron Mountain
  • Inputting all data into Resource Advisor
  • Spill or waste investigations, tracking of any reports and countermeasure activities
  • Disposal of hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste following regulations and DOT certifications
  • Develop, distribute and coordinate monthly environmental campaigns (create slides, audit inputs, drawings for winners, swag ordering, etc.)
  • Track spill kits, supplies and use of materials
  • Track eye wash kits, supplies and use of materials
  • Track supplies in Flammable Cabinets, following Global Harmonized System (GHS) for tracking new products, SDSs, labels and proper disposal of products
• Guardian Program:
  • Input, track, train, communicate all aspects of the Guardian Program and metrics
  • This includes but is not limited to: checklists, swag, payments reminders, new guardians training, distribution of vests and hats, constant updating of spreadsheet, communication to Guardians, Guardees and Section Management
• Safety Champions:
  • Creates challenges, assignments, schedules and provides valid input to all champions on a weekly and monthly basis.  Adding schedules to calendars, coordinating invites, attending all meetings and taking notes for follow up progress.
  • The Green Team members have been - (add to calendars, send out invites, attend all meetings and take notes)
  • Employee list- inputting new hires, changes in departments, management and updating when terminated
  • Stamps assigned to Associates, order and distribute
  • Lockers- Assign, audit and clean out for terminated or no longer needed
  • Termination packages for Associates no longer with company, scan and track
  • Contractor Safety: Maintains lists and updates to Certificates of Insurance
  • Safety Campaigns: Develop, distribute and coordinate monthly safety campaigns (create slides, audit inputs, drawings for winners, swag ordering, etc.)
  • Safety Daily 1:1 calendar focus items and weekly focus slides. (Develop, distribute and coordinate monthly)
  • Fastenal PPE machine access for all new hires, changes to lists for TLs and Management
  • Canteen machines troubleshooting, communication, updates
  • Stop to Fix- Develop presentation slides and posts, collects STF submission papers or electronic submissions, inputs data and communicates with divisional IT for support
  • Equipment inspection logs: Maintains, tracks, files and update all forms for forklifts, cranes, etc.
  • News Flush: Develop, distribute and coordinate monthly slides
  • Support Security coverage when away from desk
  • Support Onboarding coverage during vacation, time off

Physical Qualifications:

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in EHS
• Experience in training and coaching employees.
• Experience in Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, etc.)
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, HazCom, and fire safety standards.

Additional Information:  

• Relocation is not offered for this position
• 1st Shift Mon-Fri 7-3:30p
• Hourly rate begins at $22.45/hour

What You Will Get: 

Starting wage is $22.45/hour. 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 Caterpillar: 

Background Screening 

Drug Screening 

Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical 

  

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method.  If you wish to know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.  

Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers do work that matters. Apply now! 

Summary Pay Range:

$25.85 - $30.85

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 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

Posting Dates:

May 1, 2026 - May 8, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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