Inventory Records Technician- First Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 64,472,000 - 83,670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental leave

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Adoption benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking candidates for an on-site inventory-focused role in Indiana. You will maintain computerized records, verify orders, and coordinate returns while ensuring adherence to internal controls and safety standards.

The position emphasizes accurate data collection, effective material handling, and continuous process improvements to support production flows and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.
• Experience with data-gathering techniques and tools and documenting basic data-gathering methodologies
• Knowledge of material handling and management in plants; ability to perform, monitor and improve processes related to storage, transportation and handling of raw and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining computerized inventory records.
• Reporting expedited orders. Coordinating returns and exchanges of inventory items.
• Verifying order completeness and inspecting for damage.
• Ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures.

Skills

Inventory management

Data gathering

Documentation

Process improvement

Job description

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining computerized inventory records.
• Reporting expedited orders. Coordinating returns and exchanges of inventory items.
• Verifying order completeness and inspecting for damage.
• Ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures.

Successful Candidates Will Be Able To Demonstrate These Skillsets

• Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.
• Experience with data-gathering techniques and tools and documenting basic data-gathering methodologies
• Knowledge of material handling and management in plants; ability to perform, monitor and improve processes related to storage, transportation and handling of raw and hazardous materials.

This job description is intended as a general guide to the responsibilities and requirements of this position and should not be construed as exhaustive or complete. This job description may be changed at any time due to the nature of the job and the needs of the organization.

• Hiring for 1st. All training will be on 1st shift for up to 2 months before moving to hired shift.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

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.

Summary Pay Range

$22.50 - $29.20

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

August 20, 2026 - November 14, 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.