Position Notes
Please include detailed work history to be considered, attached resume preferred.
Candidates must be able to read, write, and conduct business in English
Candidates must complete the full hiring process which includes but not limited to: Caterpillar Online Production Assessment (COPA), successful completion of Interview, background check, post offer medical questionnaire, and drug screen.
Candidates must successfully complete and pass Basic Assembly Training (BAT), which is completed as a part of the new-hire orientation and onboarding process.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to
Receiving and Unloading Material
Ordering Material
Oversee inventory and material flow
Must communicate with other shifts, machine shop, assembly, dispatchers, truck drivers, distribution technicians in other areas, Supply Chain personnel, and management.
Candidate will be required to stay in the position for 12 months with the exception of a promotion or nights-to-days move.
Basic Qualifications
Qualified to safely operate a forklift, and tow truck
Experience with EIMS, Visual Factory ISS, and MESA systems
Basic computer skills.
Must have good written and oral communication skills.
Top Candidates will also
Be self-motivated, safety-conscious individual capable of working independently.
Possess and show strong interpersonal skills and apply customer-based focus.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.
Must be able to bend and twist at the waist and be able to squat.
Stand on concrete for 8+ hours.
Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed.
Additional Information
Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
Position available is on 3rd shift (10:30pm – 6:30am)
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
Please attach an updated resume
Compensation & Benefits Offered!
13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
11 Paid holidays
40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
Climate controlled work environment – most areas
100% 401k match up to 6%
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance effective first day of employment
Potential for annual bonus
Clean/safe work environment
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the spam/junk folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Summary Pay Range
$23.33 - $30.33
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
November 12, 2026 - November 19, 2026
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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