Material Flow / Stand-Up Forklift Operator - Level I 2nd shift

We are looking for a talented Production Associate  - Level I to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility Rocky Mount NC 

 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:  

• Ensure Safety: By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you will help maintain a safe working environment. 
• Promote Health: Reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards ensures that health and safety standards are upheld. 
• Maintain Quality: Following standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures helps minimize costs and quality exposures. 
• Achieve Production Goals: Operating manual and automated equipment efficiently to meet production goals and customer expectations. 
• Support Teamwork: Communicating effectively with your team and support teams to improve quality, safety, processes, and material flow. 
• Environmental Responsibility: Recognizing and minimizing the negative impact of your work on the environment. 
• Continuous Improvement: Engaging in training and personal development to stay aligned with business requirements and improve your skills. 
• Housekeeping and Maintenance: Keeping your work area clean and orderly, performing routine housekeeping tasks, and identifying equipment needing repair. 

To be successful in this role you will need the following:  

• Collaborate Effectively: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with your team to achieve shared objectives. This will help create a cohesive and productive work environment. 
• Communicate Clearly: Develop and deliver communications that are tailored to the needs of different audiences. This ensures everyone understands their roles and responsibilities, leading to smoother operations. 
• Demonstrate Self-Awareness: Use feedback and self-reflection to understand your strengths and areas for improvement. This will help you grow personally and professionally. 
• Learn Nimbly: Embrace new challenges and learn from both successes and failures. This adaptive approach will help you tackle problems effectively and innovate in your role. 
• Pursue Self-Development: Seek out opportunities for growth through formal training and informal learning. This approach will keep you engaged and continuously improving. 
• Champion Health and Safety: Model proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying and addressing hazards. This commitment will contribute to a safer, injury-free workplace. 

Education

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.  

Experience: 

• Minimal or no work experience required. 

 

Qualifications and Competencies

Core Competencies

• Collaborates: Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Communicates Effectively: Clearly conveys information to different audiences.
• Customer Focus: Understands how material flow impacts internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses feedback to improve performance.
• Nimble Learning: Adapts quickly and learns from experience.
• Self-Development: Actively seeks opportunities for growth.
• Health & Safety Fundamentals: Champions safe behaviors and injury-free operations.
• Values Differences: Respects diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Required Skills, Education, or Experience (2–4)

• Ability to safely operate or be trained to operate a stand-up forklift.
• Basic computer or system transaction skills (training provided).
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety standards.

Preferred (Nice to Have, Not Required) (1–2)

• Prior warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling experience.
• Previous forklift certification or experience in a high-volume production environment.