Production Support Specialist

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Production Support Specialist: 1st Shift

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

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

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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!

The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a Production Support Specialist. This role will be responsible for learning all distribution processes. They would be responsible for learning all equipment on site. They will be required to cover AWS schedule depending on controller absences.

Controllers are responsible for material availability for Assembly consumption. Ordering parts by doing line checks and using a scanner for ILC material. Perform rack maintenance, adding and deleting parts and setting up parts to be ordered manually or mechanically. Maintain bin tags and bin tracings. Maintain AMS accuracy by performing counts, processing material requisition cards and nonconformance material. Communicating potential material shortages to avoid production impact. Will be controlling inventory for area where needed according to business needs.

Machine shop would be responsible for material availability for Machine Shop Production processes. Ordering parts by following line checks as well as physical inventory checks. Perform rack maintenance, adding and deleting parts and setting up parts to be ordered manually or mechanically. Maintain bin tags and bin tracings. Maintain AMS accuracy by performing counts, processing material requisition cards and nonconformance material. Communicating potential material shortages to avoid production impact.

Must be willing to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Candidate should have experience with EIMS, Visual Factory, and MESA systems.

• Must be able to operate a fork truck, tow truck, and spotter truck.

• Safe working habits and prior experience on fork truck is required.

• Must communicate with other shifts, machine shop, assembly, dispatchers, truck drivers, distribution technicians in other areas, Supply Chain personnel, and management.

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of all distribution team functions, including:

• Dock operations

• Outside distribution operations

• Storage Controllers across all engine lines

• Off site locations distribution

• Building C distribution

• Machine Shop distribution

• Required training on equipment:

• Reach truck

• Sit down

• Sid loader

• Spotter

• Large outside forklifts

• Support AWS scheduling, ensuring proper coverage and adherence to timelines

• Candidate will be required to stay in the position for 12 months with the exception of a promotion or nights-to-days move.

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:

• Ideal candidate can safely work independently with a high level of energy, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• 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.

Additional Information:

• Position available is on 1st shift (6:30am-2:30pm) Click or tap here to enter text.
• 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

Compensation & Benefits Offered!

• 18 days / 144 hours of paid 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
• 100% 401k match up to 6%
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance effective first day of employment
• Quarterly incentive program with potential for annual bonus
• Clean/safe work environment

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

$25.70 - $33.42

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:

June 4, 2026 - June 11, 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.

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