Night Shift Distribution Technician — Forklift Operations

Caterpillar Brazil; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,063,000 - 76,457,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Incentives/Bonus opportunities

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a Distribution Technician for 3rd shift to move material to the assembly line using stand-up or sit-down forklifts.

This role supports inventory accuracy, ensures FIFO delivery, and requires at least 1 year forklift experience, good communication, and basic computer skills. The position pays $20.94-$26.69 per hour, plus a 6% shift premium, with full benefits and overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of stand-up fork truck experience.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, safety-conscious individual capable of working independently.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Moving material to the assembly line via stand-up or sit down fork truck
• Helping Stores Controller maintain inventory accuracy on production parts
• Making sure material is delivered to point of use in FIFO order.

Skills

Forklift experience

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivation

Safety-conscious

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a Distribution Technician for 3rd shift to move material to the assembly line using stand-up or sit-down forklifts.

This role supports inventory accuracy, ensures FIFO delivery, and requires at least 1 year forklift experience, good communication, and basic computer skills. The position pays $20.94-$26.69 per hour, plus a 6% shift premium, with full benefits and overtime potential.