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3rd Shift West Dock Receiver
- Caterpillar, Inc. (Lafayette, IN)
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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.
Our **Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)** is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world.
We’re **committed** to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – **innovating** to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.
Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
As a **3rd Shift West Dock Receiver** at Caterpillar, you will perform all functions as a warehouse associate along with the functions necessary to reconcile all inventory and receiving grief, including on-hand overages and underages, supplier discrepancies, location grief, and receipt grief. You will also perform systematic moves for inventory.
Special Announcement:** **It was recently announced that PSLD Lafayette operations will be moving many of their positions to the facility in Lebanon, IN over the next two years. These positions are included in the upcoming move.
Additional Information:
+ 3rd Shift: Sunday night - Friday morning from 10:30pm to 6:30am
+ Located in Lafayette, IN (1627 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E, Lafayette, IN 47905)
+ Potential monthly attendance bonus of $200
+ Relocation assistance is **not** offered for this position
+ Candidates must be able to read, write and conduct business in English
+ Ability to work overtime when required
JOB DUTIES:
+ Assigned to specialized equipment: i.e. Reach Trucks, Order Pickers
+ Consistently meet equipment-specific efficiency targets
+ Utilizing and inspecting heavy equipment including sit down fork truck, pallet jack and overhead hoists
+ Perform material handling and warehousing functions, Order filling, processing, storing/ picking of parts, materials, equipment and supplies
+ Facility rearrangement to facilitate receipts of additional material.
+ Work closely with supervisor and Team Leads to work various location and inventory discrepancies.
+ Perform random and scheduled inventory and receipt audits as directed.
+ Accountable for training employees on any process.
+ Must be able to work independently while promoting cooperative team relationships in day-to-day support of the facility and client’s inventory needs.
+ Perform various reconciliation functions relating to inventory control and receipt accuracy of Caterpillar on-hand material, supplier discrepancies and shipment errors.
+ Work location is on warehouse floor.
+ Operating automated packaging equipment, shipping, and receiving
+ The ability to cross reference material to documentation for verification
Basic Qualifications:
+ Great Attitude
+ At least 6 months of facility or outside warehouse inventory experience
+ Ability to work overtime
+ Willingness to support Continuous Improvement projects
Top Candidates will also have:
+ Good written and oral communication
+ Customer service skills
+ Experience on Order Pickers
+ Inventory experience and computer skills
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations):
+ Occasionally lift and carry contents weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes (with or without lifting devices)
+ Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
+ Walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes
+ Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
What You Will Get:
+ Starting wage is $22.25/hour (additional night shift premium for off shifts). Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory).
+ Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.6% company match for 401k.Annual increases, based on your performance evaluation. Annual bonus potential based on personal and company performance. Time Off (Vacation & PTO) and Paid Holidays.
+ Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice, personal and group therapy, etc. College tuition assistance program available after 1 year employment. A safety focused workplace. Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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 .
Summary Pay Range:
$22.65 - $29.45
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:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
+ 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
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
October 31, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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