Materials Flow Controller - 1st Shift (Forklift)

Caterpillar Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA & FSAs

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN seeks a Stores Controller Floater for 1st shift to ensure material availability for assembly lines. Primary duties include ordering parts, moving material with a stand‑up forklift, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

The role requires at least 2 years forklift experience, good communication, and the ability to work independently in a climate‑controlled environment. Relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of stand‑up forklift experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and safety‑conscious, able to work independently.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Order parts for assembly operations.
• Move material to the assembly line using a stand‑up forklift.
• Maintain inventory accuracy on production parts.
• Input orders and interplant material movements in the computer system.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Independent work

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN seeks a Stores Controller Floater for 1st shift to ensure material availability for assembly lines. Primary duties include ordering parts, moving material with a stand‑up forklift, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

The role requires at least 2 years forklift experience, good communication, and the ability to work independently in a climate‑controlled environment. Relocation not offered.