3rd shift Dock Logistics Coordinator I (Log Support)

Career Area:

Operations

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.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career.   This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Athens team as a direct hire.  Opening available on 3rd shift.  Position includes a wage of $20.90/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1 .   Employment includes a 2-week training program.

Watch our video to see our Athens Team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

You will provide logistics support activities including the investigation of grief, analysis of parts and material workflow, and fulfillment of dealer kit requests, analyses on product workflow and development of logistics plans.

In this role you may be expected to:

• Review supplier shipment histories vs. receiving transactions to identify potential sources of inventory discrepancies
• Maintain and monitor data for repeat errors and notify appropriate personnel of required actions to eliminate future occurrences
• Gather data on product and material workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory
• Work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities
• Perform Line checker, Receiver and/or Floater functions
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies appropriate personnel of results or required actions
• Review aged open shipments and alerts, receiving personnel and material planners as appropriate to resolve or eliminate inventory discrepancies
• Ensure grief and receiving processes and procedures are updated and communicated

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have at least 6 months of Logistics/Warehouse experience

Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Willing and able to frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15 to 30 minutes
• Willing and able to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Willing and able to walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes

Top Candidates will also have:

• Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Office applications
• Intermediate proficiency in SAP software
• Forklift experience
• Inventory control experience
• An understanding of Logistics facility and Excavator/Tractor Product Line
• Intermediate proficiency in functional areas of logistics such as: Inventory Management, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Storeroom Operations and Transportation
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to lead a diverse group of people
• Good attendance, excellent customer service focus, and the ability to handle stress and often work at an urgent pace
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Initiative, good analytical and organizational skill

Additional information: Resumes are encouraged for all applicants.   Failure to attach a resume may lead application to not be considered.​ Position is on 3rd shift and starts at a wage of $20.90/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium).

3rd shift Schedule: Sunday-Friday, 11 pm-7:30 am

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus.

Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

May 23, 2024 - June 4, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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