Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here! THE OPPORTUNITY Louisiana Cat is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to join our growing operations at the Lafayette, LA location. YOUR CONTRIBUTION Performing incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments Verifying and documenting incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment Utilizing shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, production schedules, and other documentation to assist the Supervisor in determining shipping priorities and shipping methods required to meet the schedules Bringing material from shipping and receiving to warehouse storage and to work areas as required Utilizing corporate software to electronically manage the data, warehouse inventory, and material movement Managing space requirements to store material in the warehouse Maintaining warehouse forklift and other associated equipment Follow all safety rules and procedures; ensure shipping, receiving, and all warehouse operations meet safety requirements Complete training requirements identified by Caterpillar to earn and maintain job specific training Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma, GED or equivalent required Understanding of inventory allocation and control Ability to verify shipments and reconcile discrepancies Proven ability to follow standard operating procedures Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills for working with internal departments and external customers Experience pulling, stocking, and organizing parts or merchandise preferred Familiarity with inventory management systems or basic computer data entry preferred Parts experience, especially in a warehouse, stockroom setting is preferred JOB FACTS Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest; stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, or feel and reach with hands and arms with a full range of motion; endure prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting; must be able to process paperwork and utilize office equipment (including personal computer, phone, copiers, etc.); normal sight or corrected vision is required to read documents and use standard computer terminals. Work Environment: Work is performed in a warehouse setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. LOUISIANA CAT BENEFITS Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health) Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies 401K Plan with Company Match Paid Holidays & Vacation Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000 Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances Employee Discounts Credit Union Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training SAFETY IN ALL WE DO We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations. We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company r…

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