Logistics Coordinator

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health benefits

Bonus program

Overtime opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join our Operations team in Sumter, SC. You will maintain inventory records, verify counts, and ensure accurate material movement across the plant and yard.

The role emphasizes reliability, adherence to safety, and ability to work overtime when required, including weekends, with opportunities for overtime hours and education assistance. You will use inventory software, read work orders, and coordinate with stores and production teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing facility, distribution center, or warehouse.
• Knowledge of parts systems and inventory operations.
• Proficiency with inventory software or spreadsheets.
• Reliable with good attendance and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and maintains inventory records including quantity, cost, and type.
• Records receipt or disbursement and computes balances.
• Compares digital and physical counts and investigates discrepancies.
• Prepares inventory reports and suggests handling of defective items.
• Stocks, organizes, and issues materials as needed.
• Loads/unloads and moves materials within the plant or yard.
• Reads work orders to determine materials to move.
• Opens containers safely with hand tools.
• Transports materials using hand trucks or forklifts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Data entry

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

Company Benefits:

• 6% 401k match
• Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
• HSA with company contribution
• Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
• Paid personal days
• 11 paid holidays
• Annual merit increases
• Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
• Education Tuition Assistance

Logistics Coordinator Job Duties:

• Compiles and maintains a database of inventory records including quantity, cost, and type of materials, equipment, merchandise, or supplies.
• Records the receipt or disbursement of inventory items and accurately computes balances.
• Compares digital inventory records against physical counts and thoroughly investigates any inaccuracies.
• Prepares inventory reports and recommends options for handling defective or unusable items.
• Stocks, organizes, and issues materials or merchandise as needed.
• Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site.
• Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to determine which materials or containers need to be moved.
• Opens containers safely using steel cutters, crowbars, clawhammers, or other hand tools.
• Conveys materials to and from storage or work sites to designated areas using hand trucks, stand-up forklifts, or sit-down forklifts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility, distribution center, or warehouse environment.
• Solid knowledge of parts systems, warehouse procedures, and inventory operations.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Computer literate (experience with inventory software or spreadsheets is a plus).
• Strong reliability and a proven track record of good attendance.
• Ability to maintain highly accurate and complete records.
• Flexibility to work overtime (OT) when required.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience operating stand-up and/or sit-down forklifts.

Preferred Qualifications (Top Candidates):

• Previous experience handling shipping and receiving processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Competencies:

• Safety Focus - Demonstrates a commitment to working safely, following procedures, identifying potential hazards and contributing to a safe work environment.
• Responsibility & Dependability - Takes ownership of assigned work, follows through on commitments, maintains attendance standards, and consistently delivers quality results.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Works effectively with others, communicates respectfully, supports team goals, and contributes to a positive and productive work environment.
• Functional Expertise & Continuous Learning - Learns and applies job-related knowledge, follows established processes, solves routine work challenges, and adapts to new tools, equipment, and procedures.

Additional information

*Shift - 1st
*Successful candidate must be able to work overtime when required including weekends.

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:

$20.90 - $27.10

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

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.