3rd-Shift Logistics Team Lead

Caterpillar Brazil; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day 1

401(k) company match

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a warehouse/logistics operator to manage material handling, shipping, receiving and inventory control. You will lead teams, coordinate with carriers and drive process improvements for safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes strong safety practices, coaching, and effective communication with internal teams and customers to deliver reliable service and meet performance targets.

Qualifications

• Safety: promotes safe work area and uses PPE as required.
• Warehouse operations: receiving, putting away, picking, packing and shipping.
• Customer service focus: keep the customer as the focal point of activities.
• Coaching: provide feedback and facilitate skill improvement.
• Communication: clear, empathetic, assertive interactions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers and hoists.
• Lead multifunctional team meetings to track performance and drive results.
• Coordinate with logistics and carriers to set up expedited shipments.
• Monitor quality metrics and safety, meeting cost and velocity goals.
• Respond to customer feedback and investigate defects in logistics processes.

Skills

Safety

Warehouse Management

Customer Service Management

Coaching Others

Effective Communications

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a warehouse/logistics operator to manage material handling, shipping, receiving and inventory control. You will lead teams, coordinate with carriers and drive process improvements for safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes strong safety practices, coaching, and effective communication with internal teams and customers to deliver reliable service and meet performance targets.