Distribution Technician-1st Shift

Career Area: Operations

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Lafayette, Indiana

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

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The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a Distribution Technician. In this role you will be responsible for material availability for Assembly consumption. The primary focus for the Distribution Technician will be moving material to the assembly line via stand-up, or sit-down fork truck.

• Moving material to the assembly line via stand-up fork truck
• Helping Stores Controller maintain inventory accuracy on production parts
• Making sure material is delivered to point of use in FIFO order.

• Must have 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.
• Please attach an updated resume
• 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

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$16.75 - $21.35

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.

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

March 10, 2026 - March 17, 2026

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

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