Inventory Control Clerk II

Posted:
11/14/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Lafayette, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

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.

As an Inventory Coordinator at Caterpillar Inc., you will work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities.  Ensure daily shipments are prepared and loaded correctly to include weight distribution and paperwork accuracy. In addition to counting parts and coordinating order fulfilment, you will also manage traceability of parts through the value streams and target aged inventory.

Opening is on 1st Shift: Mon - Fri 6:30am - 2:30pm

JOB DUTIES: 

  • Assigned to specialized equipment: i.e. Reach Trucks, Order Pickers
  • 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 
  • Facility rearrangement to facilitate receipts of additional material. 
  • Work closely with supervisor and Team Leads to work various location and inventory discrepancies. 
  • Perform random and scheduled inventory and receipt audits as directed.
  • Accountable for training employees on any process.
  • Must be able to work independently while promoting cooperative team relationships in day-to-day support of the facility and client’s inventory needs. 
  • Perform various reconciliation functions relating to inventory control and receipt accuracy of Caterpillar on-hand material, supplier discrepancies and shipment errors. 
  • Work location is on warehouse floor.
  • Operating automated packaging equipment, shipping, and receiving
  • The ability to cross reference material to documentation for verification

Basic Qualifications:

  • Great Attitude
  • At least 6 months of facility or outside warehouse inventory experience
  • Ability to work overtime
  • Willingness to support Continuous Improvement projects

Top Candidates will also have:

  • Good written and oral communication
  • Customer service skills
  • Experience on Order Pickers
  • Inventory experience and computer skills

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations):

  • Occasionally lift and carry contents weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes (with or without lifting devices)
  • Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
  • Walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes
  • Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant. 

Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.

Posting Dates:

November 15, 2024 - November 22, 2024

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

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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Caterpillar

Website: https://caterpillar.com/

Headquarter Location: Peoria Heights, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1925

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Construction ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mechanical Engineering