Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

Louisiana CAT; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Employee Discounts

Career Development Program

Job summary

Louisiana Cat is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator for our Lafayette, LA site. You will manage incoming/outgoing shipments, verify documentation, and support warehouse operations using our systems.

This role involves maintaining space, equipment, and a strong safety focus in a fast-paced warehouse. The ideal candidate has basic inventory knowledge, strong teamwork and communication skills, and a willingness to complete required Caterpillar training.

Qualifications

• Understanding of inventory allocation and control.
• Ability to verify shipments and reconcile discrepancies.
• Proven ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills with internal teams and customers.
• Experience pulling, stocking, and organizing parts or merchandise preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory systems or data entry preferred.
• Parts experience, especially in a warehouse setting, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming and outgoing shipping activities, ensuring accuracy and condition of shipments.
• Verify and document shipments, and prepare items for shipment.
• Use shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, and schedules to determine priorities.
• Move material from shipping/receiving to warehouse storage and work areas.
• Use corporate software to manage data, inventory, and material movement.
• Manage warehouse space to store material efficiently.
• Maintain forklift and related equipment as needed.
• Follow safety rules and ensure warehouse operations meet safety requirements.
• Complete Caterpillar training to earn and maintain job-specific competencies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Verify shipments

SOP adherence

Inventory allocation

Storage & organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management systems

Basic computer data entry

Job description

Description

POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT

Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Louisiana Cat is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to join our growing operations at Lafayette, LA location.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

• Performing incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
• Verifying and documenting incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment
• Utilizing shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, production schedules, and other documentation to assist the Supervisor in determining shipping priorities and shipping methods required to meet the schedules
• Bringing material from shipping and receiving to warehouse storage and to work areas as required
• Utilizing corporate software to electronically manage the data, warehouse inventory, and material movement
• Managing space requirements to store material in the warehouse
• Maintaining warehouse forklift and other associated equipment
• Follow all safety rules and procedures; ensure shipping, receiving, and all warehouse operations meet safety requirements
• Complete training requirements identified by Caterpillar to earn and maintain job specific training
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Understanding of inventory allocation and control
• Ability to verify shipments and reconcile discrepancies
• Proven ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills for working with internal departments and external customers
• Experience pulling, stocking, and organizing parts or merchandise preferred
• Familiarity with inventory management systems or basic computer data entry preferred
• Parts experience, especially in a warehouse, stockroom setting is preferred

JOB FACTS

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday;
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest; stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, or feel and reach with hands and arms with a full range of motion; endure prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting; must be able to process paperwork and utilize office equipment (including personal computer, phone, copiers, etc.); normal sight or corrected vision is required to read documents and use standard computer terminals.
• Work Environment: Work is performed in a warehouse setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

LOUISIANA CAT BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000
• Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
• Employee Discounts
• Credit Union
• Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training

SAFETY IN ALL WE DO

• We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations.
• We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations.
• All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Louisiana Cat is a drug‑free workplace, including marijuana and THC products.

WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT

• We are dedicated to fostering a safe and meaningful work environment that empowers our employees and customers.
• We are known for creating lasting partnerships, guided by our strong company values, customer experience culture and safety standards.
• We are committed to the long‑term growth and success of both our employees and customers.
• We have energy, focus and passion delivering results because what we do impacts our customers each and every day.
• We work across Construction, Electrical Power, Industrial, Marine Engines and Oil & Gas industries.
• We invest in training and development programs for our employees to build their toolkit and career paths here at Louisiana Cat.
• We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid holidays and vacation, employee incentive programs and 401(k) company match programs.

WHO WE ARE

We are a growing organization focused on creating a positive impact on our employees, customers and communities in which we operate. We seek out employees who are inspired by our values, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to become a part of a dynamic company backed by 90+ years of success. We have 23 locations across Louisiana and the Gulf South with Corporate HQ located in Reserve, LA and Power Systems HQ located in New Iberia, LA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans.
• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) uses E-Verify and complies with I-9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires. Click here for your rights: click here for more information
• Equal Employment Opportunity Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal: click here for more information
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: click here for more information
• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are drug-free workplaces and post-offer, pre-employment process includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre-employment physical/fit for duty assessments.