Advanced Warehouse Operator Forklift & Packaging Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana, is hiring an Advanced Warehouse Associate to inspect and operate logistics equipment, verify parts, and fill orders. You will count parts, check for defects, and support warehousing and shipping activities in a fast-paced environment.

Role focuses on safety, 5S housekeeping, and interaction with carrier drivers while handling pallets and packaging tasks.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience or willingness to learn logistics flows.
• Ability to operate and inspect warehouse equipment safely.
• Strong attention to part identification and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and operate specialized logistics equipment.
• Verify part numbers, locations and quantities from source documents.
• Count parts, fill orders and assist with quality assessment of parts.
• Assist with material handling, warehousing and order processing.
• Operate packaging equipment, shipping and receiving; interact with carriers.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping and follow safety policies.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team lifting

Tools

Reach Trucks

Order Pickers

Turret Trucks

Sit-down forklift

Pallet jack

Overhead hoists

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana, is hiring an Advanced Warehouse Associate to inspect and operate logistics equipment, verify parts, and fill orders. You will count parts, check for defects, and support warehousing and shipping activities in a fast-paced environment.

Role focuses on safety, 5S housekeeping, and interaction with carrier drivers while handling pallets and packaging tasks.