Crib Attendant - 1st Shift

Caterpillar; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Crib Attendant to manage inventory in its tool crib. This role will involve training new staff, performing inventory checks, and utilizing various equipment such as fork trucks to maintain efficient operation. Candidates should possess excellent math and communication skills, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and quality in their work.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Incentives/Bonus Opportunities

Matching 401k

144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

11 Paid holidays

Climate controlled work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating stand-up (reach truck) and sit-down fork truck required.
• Must demonstrate good math skills and be computer literate.
• Must have good oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining inventory in the Caterpillar tool crib through material disbursements and receipts.
• Performing training of new Crib Attendants.
• Coordinating and ensuring completion of cycle counts weekly.

Skills

Good math skills

Oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Problem solving skills

Focus on continuous improvement

Tools

Stand-up fork truck

Sit-down fork truck

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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Crib Attendant – 1st Shift

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k, available first day of employment.

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Crib Attendant needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN. The Crib Attendant position is intended to maintain inventory in the Caterpillar tool crib through material disbursements and receipts.

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

• Performs training of new Crib Attendants and ensures training records are completed and submitted to the Crib Supervisor.
• Utilizes routine inventory and order reports to resolve grief and reports results to the Crib Supervisor and Tool Control daily.
• Coordinates and ensures completion of cycle counts weekly, records cycle count results, investigates discrepancies and sends reports to the Crib Supervisor and Tool Control.
• Pull material and verify on-hand counts as requested by Tool Control or the Crib Supervisor.
• Performs inventory count adjustments.
• Coordinates, delegates, and/or performs of dated material audits monthly and ensures records and submitted to the Crib Supervisor.
• Ensures repaired parts are correctly received and put into storage daily. Consults with on-site repair contractor, Tool Control, and Maintenance Planners as needed to ensure accurate completion.
• Assists with USO requests from the Crib Supervisor or Tool Control.
• Notifies shop personnel when special-order and backordered items have arrived.
• Capable of working within computerized system autonomously to receive, disburse, update locations, and verify requisitions of crib material.
• Capable of searching for part numbers using computerized system.
• Utilize order picker, stand-up fork-lift (reach truck), and sit-down propane fork-lift.
• Moving, handling, and repalletizing of crib materials, including hazardous chemicals.
• Assist internal customers trying to locate the appropriate material through system searches. Also assist internal customers to properly order material as needed.
• Works with IT Department Help Desk to resolve problems related to Crib PCs or printers.
• Ensures Crib cleanliness is maintained.
• Participates in planning and execution of continuous improvement projects related to the Crib.

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating stand-up (reach truck) and sit-down fork truck required.
• Previous experience loading and unloading warehouse-style pallet racking is required.
• Must demonstrate good math skills and be computer literate.
• Must have good oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to accept change and have a positive approach to customer service is a must for this assignment.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed to support production needs.

Top Candidates will also have:

• A strong focus on safety and quality.
• Strong familiarity with the Caterpillar Lafayette manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• The ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• A strong focus on continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
• Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
• All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
• Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces

Additional Information:

• This position is in Lafayette, IN.
• This is a 1st Shift position. Shift hours are 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday.
• Additional OT may be required Monday – Friday.
• Rotating schedule for mandatory OT on Saturdays.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
• Attendance will be mandatory during bi-annual facility maintenance shutdowns.
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
• 144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
• 11 Paid holidays
• Climate controlled work environment – most areas
• Clean/safe work environment
• Please Attach an Updated Resume

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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 .

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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:

June 12, 2025 - June 19, 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.

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