Stores Controller Floater-1st Shift

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

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Stores Controller Floater – 1st Shift

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k, available first day of employment.

Career Area

Operations

Caterpillar – Build What Matters

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

Job Title

The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a Storage Controller Floater.

In this role you will be responsible for material availability for Assembly consumption. One of the primary areas of focus for the Storage Controller Floater will be ordering parts for the assembly lines and moving material to the assembly line via stand‑up fork truck. The Storage Controller Floater will also be responsible for parts labels, maintaining inventory accuracy, and computer system input of orders and interplant material movement. The Storage Controller Floater is responsible for communicating any potential material shortages to procurement and assembly operations in order to avoid production impact to the business.

Job Duties/Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Ordering parts for assembly operations
• Moving material to the assembly line via stand‑up fork truck
• Maintaining inventory accuracy on production parts
• Utilizing computer system to input parts orders and move interplant material

Basic Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years 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.

Top Candidates Will Also

• Be flexible to work overtime as needed to support production demands.
• Possess and show strong interpersonal skills and apply customer‑based focus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to bend and twist at the waist and be able to squat.
• Stand on concrete for 8+ hours.
• Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed

Additional Information

• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
• Position available is on 1st shift (6:30am – 2:30pm)
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
• 13 days/104 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
• 11 Paid holidays
• 40‑hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
• Climate controlled work environment – most areas
• Clean/safe work environment

Visa Sponsorship

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Summary Pay Range

$24.46 - $31.78

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

Posting Dates

August 20, 2026 - August 27, 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.