Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc. • Lafayette, IN

1d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift Supplier Quality team Lafayette, Indiana Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k, available first day of employment. www.caterpillar.com/careers : Apply online and create a candidate account. CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERS What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters! The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a Inventory Specialist. An Inventory Specialist will work with the Supplier Quality team to manage non-conforming material that is routed in and out of BMRC. They will ensure material is stored safely and correctly, ensure material is flowing in and out of BMRC at an efficient rate, and organize the BMRC space. They will also help keep track of what material has physically arrived at BMRC for traceability purposes.

Requirements

• 6 plus months warehouse inventory or parts distribution experience
• Competent with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Competent with Q-Net/BlueZone (ex. EIMS)
• Computer Literacy
• Good attendance record
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
• Ability to work OT when required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Safety & Quality focused
• Time management skills
• Ability to collaborate with other teams (quality, operations, engineering, etc.) on multiple shifts
• 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.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks

Responsibilities

• Learning Caterpillar Systems and using them appropriately (BlueZone, etc.)
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Teams, Email
• Strong customer focus approach, communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work with diverse groups
• Manage ordering, processing, storing, and routing material
• Manage and oversee shipping and receiving of material in and out of BMRC
• Liaison communications between LEC and CLS pertaining to non-conforming parts and Supplier Quality
• Multiple systems interactions
• Adding and removing holds on material
• Coordinate expedited parts needed for sort/containment in BMRC
• Manage aged inventory, grief material, and leading reconciliation and investigating root cause
• Supporting and leading inventory problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement
• Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting quality goals
• Occasionally utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes
• Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Incentives/Bonus Opportunities
• Matching 401k
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance effective first day of employment
• 100% of 401K match up to 6%
• 13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
• 11 Paid holidays
• Quarterly incentive program with potential for annual bonus
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed