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part-timeWarehouse Associate Team Leader
Caterpillar · Lafayette, Indiana
Caterpillar is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Within their Product Support and Logistics Division, this Warehouse Associate Team Leader position involves overseeing daily warehouse operations, coordinating team workflows, and managing performance metrics. The role requires a blend of leadership and hands-on operational tasks, including delegating assignments, generating reports, and leading problem-solving initiatives to meet safety, quality, and velocity goals. On a day-to-day basis, the team leader will facilitate meetings, manage training matrices, and interface with logistics teams and carriers to resolve shipping issues and address customer-reported defects. Candidates will also perform physical warehousing duties, such as operating heavy equipment like forklifts and order pickers, and handling parts and materials. This role is well-suited for individuals with experience in logistics or warehouse operations who possess strong communication skills, the ability to lead a multifunctional team, and the physical capability to perform material handling tasks in a fast-paced distribution environment. Please note that this position is slated to transition to a facility in Lebanon, Indiana, within the next six months.
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. Job Description 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. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters). 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. Special Announcement: It was recently announced that PSLD Lafayette operations will be moving many of their positions to the facility in Lebanon, IN over the next 6 months. This position is included in the upcoming move. As a Team Lead at Caterpillar Inc., you will assist the manager in leading team members, coordinating and delegating workflow and overseeing day to day operation of area; promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing and modifying priorities, gathering metrics, generating reports, overseeing work for multiple job classifications, etc. Occasionally performing various warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse/distribution facility. Additional Information: This role is for 1st Shift 6:30am to 2:30pm Monday - Friday Located in Lafayette, IN (1627 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E, Lafayette, IN 47905) Potential quarterly attendance bonus of $600 Relocation assistance is not offered for this position Candidates must be able to read, write and conduct business in English Ability to work overtime when required What You Will Do Operating heavy equipment including sit down forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and overhead hoists. Perform material handling and warehousing functions such as unloading, sorting, putting away, picking, packing and shipping parts, materials and supplies. Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results guiding daily priorities and change management Interface with customer and coordinate voice of customer to logistics team to improve processes and lead investigations on customer reported defects, including internal logistics customers Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments and oversee management of zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root cause Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement and continuously managing training matrix to ensure team flexibility Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals and demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures Physical Skills: Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds individually, or up to 70 pounds as a team lift, and work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures. Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor. Push/pull product weighing up to 50 pounds for intervals of 10-15 minutes. Climb on and off order picker, reach truck and/or sit-down forklifts multiple times per day. Walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation. Stand up to 8+ hours per day on concrete floor with or without limited movement. Climb up and down ladders of 6 feet with handrails and work in an environment with noise levels averaging up to 85 db per 8 hours. What You Have: Safety: Conducts daily maintenance and keeps tracking safety logs on equipment. Inspects working environment to promote safe work area. Utilizes personal protective equipment required or recommended for task at hand. Speak up if safety concerns are encountered, appropriate escalation if needed. Warehouse Management: Directs, leads, and is able to perform basic warehousing activities such as receiving, putting away, picking, packing and shipping merchandise. Maintains item and inventory management records. Helps minimize bottlenecks and delays and the resultin
| Role | Warehouse Associate Team Leader |
|---|---|
| Company | Caterpillar |
| Location | Lafayette, Indiana |
| Type | part-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-09 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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