

Manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, engines, and industrial gas turbines.
The Team Lead position assists the manager in directing team members, coordinating workflow, and overseeing daily operations across multiple job classifications. This role works the N1 night shift (6:30 pm–6:30 am, Sunday‑Wednesday) at the Lebanon, IN warehouse and offers a potential monthly attendance bonus of $200.
Key duties include operating heavy equipment such as forklifts and reach trucks, handling material tasks from unloading to shipping, and leading cross‑functional meetings to track performance and drive results. The lead also interfaces with customers and external carriers to resolve logistics issues, manages expedited shipments, and conducts continuous‑improvement problem‑solving events while maintaining quality and safety metrics.
The position requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift 35 lb individually (70 lb team lift), work at heights up to 30 ft, push or pull loads of up to 50 lb for short intervals, and stand for 8+ hours on concrete floors in environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.
Candidates must demonstrate strong safety practices, basic warehousing skills, customer‑service orientation, coaching ability, and effective verbal and non‑verbal communication. They should be comfortable using personal protective equipment, maintaining inventory records, providing constructive feedback, and leading process‑improvement dialogues.
Compensation starts at $27 per hour with an additional night‑shift premium, overtime paid at time‑and‑a‑half, and eligibility for annual bonuses and salary increases based on performance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage from day one, a 6% company match on 401(k) contributions, tuition assistance after one year, and various employee assistance programs.
All candidates must pass background, drug, and medical screenings before hire. Caterpillar is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity, integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability, offering numerous growth opportunities through training and leadership programs.