Stores Controller-2nd Shift

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, Indiana, is hiring a Stores Controller to support material availability for assembly consumption. The role includes ordering parts for assembly lines, transporting material to the lines using a stand-up fork truck, maintaining parts labels and inventory accuracy, and entering orders and interplant material movements into a computer system. The Stores Controller communicates potential material shortages to procurement and assembly operations to help avoid production impacts. This is a second-shift position, scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The workweek is 40 hours, with overtime possible to support production demands. Relocation assistance is not offered. The work environment is climate controlled in most areas and described as clean and safe.

Requirements

At least 2 years of stand-up fork truck experience.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Be self-motivated and safety-conscious, and capable of working independently.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
Ability to bend and twist at the waist and squat.
Ability to stand on concrete for 8 or more hours.
Consistent use of required personal protective equipment for the task being performed.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support production demands.
Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-based focus.

Responsibilities

Order parts for assembly operations.
Move material to the assembly line using a stand-up fork truck.
Maintain inventory accuracy on production parts and maintain parts labels.
Use a computer system to input parts orders and record interplant material movements.
Communicate potential material shortages to procurement and assembly operations to avoid production impacts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective the first day of employment.
401(k) matching up to 6%.
Incentive and bonus opportunities, including a quarterly incentive program with potential for an annual bonus.
13 days (104 hours) of paid personal time off, prorated based on start date.
11 paid holidays, prorated based on start date.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Lifestyle Programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career development.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave and adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.