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 Inventory Coordinator at Caterpillar Inc., you will work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities. Ensure daily shipments are prepared and loaded correctly to include weight distribution and paperwork accuracy. In addition to counting parts and coordinating order fulfilment, you will also manage traceability of parts through the value streams and target aged inventory. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Manage order fulfilment, processing, storing/picking of parts, equipment and suppliesManage and oversee shipping and receiving of materialMultiple systems interactionsCoordinate expedited parts to support the customerManage zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root causeSupporting and leading inventory problem-solving events to drive continuous improvementCoordinate or execute random and scheduled inventory and receipt audits as directedAccountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting quality goalsCoordinate investigations on customer reported defects, including internal logistics customersOccasionally utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranesOccasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required

Essential Job Functions:

Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pound as team liftFrequent bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasksConsistent usage of required PPE for task being performedWork in an environment with frequently changing temperaturesStanding and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks

Basic and/or Desired Qualifications may include, but are not limited to:

6 plus months warehouse inventory or parts distribution experienceCompetent with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) Good attendance recordAbility to maintain accurate and complete recordsAbility to work OT when requiredGood written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Relocation is not offered for this positionThis is a 1st shift position Mon-Fri 6:30a-2:30p$21.50/hour

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

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Summary Pay Range:

$21.50 - $26.90

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Posting Dates:

December 17, 2024 - December 26, 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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