Stores Controller - Yard Operations at Caterpillar in Griffin, GA

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.

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’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.

The Stores Controller for Yard Operations oversees the shipping process and provides training and support for the shipping department through verifying quantity, quality and labeling of products and merchandise ready for shipment. Also serves as a point of contact and expert for international shipping.

Additional Information:  

• This role is for 1st Shift: Monday through Thursday 6:30am - 5pm
• Starting pay for this role is $21.38

Job Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate outbound shipping activities, including system processing, pallet availability, and shipment of readiness.
• Order filling, processing, storing/picking of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies
• Schedule trucks and carrier pickups to support operational and customer delivery requirements.
• Multiple systems interaction
• Prioritize receipts based on receiving schedules
• Interact with carriers
• Utilize forklift experience to safely support loading, unloading, and material handling operations.
• Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments
• Ensure accurate counts are recorded prior to any movements into or out of the finished goods inventory
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
• Develops a culture that works to achieve and maintain an accident-free workplace
• Develops a culture that works to achieve and maintain ongoing housekeeping excellence

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous distribution center, warehouse and/or order filling experience
• Knowledge of parts systems, procedures, and operation
• Ability to work with minimal supervisor
• Computer literate
• Good attendance record
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Fork truck experience preferably larger equipment
• Minimum of five years related experience and/or training

Top Candidates will also have:

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently
• Ability to troubleshoot issues by interacting with others
• Familiarity with interpretation of Assembly Planning documentation

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment
• Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 10 hours.
• All positions also require the ability to lift up to 25 lbs and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method.  If you wish to know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 

Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers do work that matters. Apply now! 

Summary Pay Range:

$21.38 - $27.31

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: October 6, 2026 - October 13, 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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