Stores Controller-Girtz Tech -1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

3d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Stores Controller is responsible for receiving and safely unloading material used in assembly. The role orders material to ensure availability, tracks material in Caterpillar’s inventory system, and coordinates material flow with production schedules. The position is located in Monticello, Indiana, at the Large Engine Center and is on 1st shift, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position requires communication with other shifts, the machine shop, assembly, dispatchers, truck drivers, distribution technicians in other areas, Supply Chain personnel, and management. Candidates must complete the full hiring process, including the Caterpillar Online Production Assessment (COPA), an interview, a background check, a post-offer medical questionnaire, and a drug screen. New hires must also successfully complete Basic Assembly Training (BAT) during orientation and onboarding. Candidates must be able to read, write, and conduct business in English. The selected candidate is expected to remain in the position for 12 months, except in the case of a promotion or a move from nights to days. The work environment is climate-controlled in most areas and is described as clean and safe. The job requires standing on concrete for more than eight hours, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 40 pounds, bending and twisting at the waist, squatting, and consistently using task-required personal protective equipment (PPE). Overtime may be available. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not offered.

Requirements

Be qualified to safely operate a forklift and tow truck.
Have experience with EIMS, Visual Factory ISS, and MESA systems.
Have basic computer skills.
Have good written and oral communication skills.
Be able to read, write, and conduct business in English.
Successfully complete the Caterpillar Online Production Assessment (COPA), interview, background check, post-offer medical questionnaire, and drug screen.
Successfully complete and pass Basic Assembly Training (BAT) as part of new-hire orientation and onboarding.
Be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds; bend and twist at the waist; squat; and stand on concrete for more than eight hours.
Consistently use the required PPE for the task being performed.
Remain in the position for 12 months, except in the case of a promotion or a nights-to-days move.

Nice To Haves

Be self-motivated, safety-conscious, and capable of working independently.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and apply a customer-based focus.
Attach an updated resume and provide detailed work history.

Responsibilities

Receive and safely unload material used in assembly.
Order material to ensure availability.
Oversee inventory and material flow.
Coordinate material flow with production schedules.
Communicate with other shifts, machine shop, assembly, dispatchers, truck drivers, distribution technicians in other areas, Supply Chain personnel, and management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective on the first day of employment.
100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
Potential annual bonus and incentive bonus opportunities.
13 days (104 hours) of paid Personal Time Off (PTO), prorated based on start date.
11 paid holidays.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Health Lifestyle Programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career development.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave and adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.
Potential overtime.
Climate-controlled work environment in most areas and a clean, safe work environment.