Parts Record Technician (Part-time) (1st Shift)

Caterpillar; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Part Time Parts Record Technician to support Global Facilities, focusing on inbound service parts, labeling shipments, and tracking inventory. The role requires working in the Morton, IL office and involves coordinating with suppliers, maintaining records, and ensuring accuracy in inventory management.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, data gathering, and problem solving to support the PSLD division’s mission of reliable parts distribution and excellent

Qualifications

• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential for maintaining precise inventory records.
• Data gathering and analysis skills to collect and synthesize information from stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) to optimize production and inventory.
• Experience with materials handling and management in plant environments.
• Strong planning and organizing skills to structure and execute tasks efficiently.
• Problem solving abilities to identify and resolve operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintains computerized inventory records.
• Reports on expedited orders.
• Coordinates returns and exchanges of inventory items.
• Verifies order completeness and inspects for damage.
• Ensures compliance with internal control procedures.
• Explains importance of accuracy in own function.
• Identifies tasks requiring precision and detail.
• Describes data gathering methodologies and tools.
• Documents basic data gathering approaches and data analysis goals.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Data Gathering & Analysis

MRP

Materials Handling and Management

Planning and Organizing

Problem Solving

Organizational and Analytical Skills

Proficient data entry

Job description

Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Parts Record Technician in Morton, IL.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

Job Summary

Inbound Support for Service Parts. Supporting Global Facilities while checking stores and tracking incoming and outgoing inventory. You will label shipments and handle communications with Suppliers. Checks, stores, and tracks incoming and outgoing inventory items.

Additional Info

• This position requires the candidate to work in person at the Morton Office.
• Part Time 1st Shift (32 hours a week)
• Relocation Offered: None
• Travel: up to 25%
• Majority of this role will be worked at a desk

What You Will Do

• Maintains computerized inventory records
• Reports on expedited orders.
• Coordinates returns and exchanges of inventory items
• Verifies order completeness and inspects for damage
• Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures.
• Explains the importance of accuracy in own function or unit.
• Identifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention.
• Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake‑free.
• Describes consequences of errors within own unit or function.
• Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.
• Documents basic data-gathering methodologies.
• Identifies the purposes of data gathering and analysis.
• Identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data.
• Identifies basic tools and approaches for inventory management.
• Describes basic functions and reports needed for inventorymanagement.
• Cites examples of seasonal considerations and adjustments to planned versus actual inventory.
• Describes basic benchmarks for inventory management.
• Describes basic concepts of materials and capacity management processes and procedures
• Describes product life cycle and associated MRP cycle.
• Identifies parameters and considerations used in making decisions about production runs
• Describes the use of bills of materials and other documentation needed to provide supplies.
• Identifies key issues involved with different types of manufacturing materials.undefined
• Discusses considerations for physical management of major types of materials
• Identifies types of materials used in manufacturing flagship products or components.undefined
• Describes packaging regulations and locates those specific to the requirements of the situation.undefined
• Seeks help to modify priorities as new information surfaces or conditions change.undefined
• Demonstrates the ability to estimate the time and resources required to complete tasks.undefined
• Identifies own key assignments, schedules, and process steps.undefined
• Applies the concept of 'critical path' in order to complete work in a timely manner and keep larger tasks on track.undefined
• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.undefined
• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.undefined
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.undefined
• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area

What You Have (Required Skills)

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
• Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability.
• Materials Handling and Management: 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
• Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills)

• Organizational and Analytical Skills
• Proficient data entry experience

What You Will Get -

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Summary Pay Range

$21.90 - $32.90

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

November 4, 2026 - November 17, 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.