Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

Louisiana Cat•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana Cat is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator for its Lafayette, Louisiana operations. The role performs incoming and outgoing shipping activities, verifies and documents shipments, prepares items for shipment, and moves material to warehouse storage and work areas. The coordinator uses corporate software to manage warehouse inventory and material movement, helps manage warehouse storage space, and maintains forklifts and associated equipment. The position follows safety rules and procedures, completes Caterpillar-required job training, and performs other duties as assigned. The work is performed in a warehouse setting and involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. The role also involves frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions and temperature extremes, as well as occasional exposure to electrical shock risk and vibration. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Understanding of inventory allocation and control.
Ability to verify shipments and reconcile discrepancies.
Proven ability to follow standard operating procedures.
Teamwork and communication skills for working with internal departments and external customers.
Ability to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest; stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, or feel; reach with hands and arms through a full range of motion; and endure prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
Ability to process paperwork and use office equipment, including a personal computer, phone, and copiers.
Normal or corrected vision sufficient to read documents and use standard computer terminals.
Compliance with personal protective equipment safety regulations and company Health, Safety & Environmental procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience pulling, stocking, and organizing parts or merchandise.
Familiarity with inventory management systems or basic computer data entry.
Parts experience, especially in a warehouse or stockroom setting.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure shipments are accurate, complete, and in good condition.
Verify and document incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
Use shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, production schedules, and other documents to assist the Supervisor in determining shipping priorities and methods needed to meet schedules.
Move material from shipping and receiving to warehouse storage and work areas as required.
Use corporate software to manage data, warehouse inventory, and material movement electronically.
Manage warehouse space requirements for storing material.
Maintain the warehouse forklift and associated equipment.
Follow safety rules and procedures and ensure shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations meet safety requirements.
Complete Caterpillar-identified training requirements to earn and maintain job-specific training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-funded $50,000 life insurance policy if enrolled in health coverage.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, cancer, supplemental life, and additional voluntary policies.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Technician tool loan program of up to $2,000.
Safety boot and safety prescription glasses allowances.
Employee discounts.
Credit union.
Technician Career Development Program with shop and field service training.
Employee incentive programs.