Advanced Warehouse Associate Ship Loose 2nd Shift

Posted:
9/6/2024, 1:44:41 PM

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

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

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 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 

 

Physical Qualifications: 

  • Frequently lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pound 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 

 

Basic Qualifications: 

  • 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 

 

Additional Information:  

  • Relocation is not offered for this position.

  • 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm

  • Hourly rate begins at $20/hour with an additional 6% off shift premium

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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:

September 6, 2024 - September 13, 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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