Advanced Warehouse Operator: PIVs & Materials Flow

Cummins; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking an Advanced Warehouse Operator Level I to support shop operations. You will safely operate forklifts and other PIVs, move materials to assembly areas, and maintain accurate inventory to sustain production flow.

You will work closely with Assembly Operations and Material Flow teams, perform cycle counts, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and delivery performance. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs) or similar material-handling equipment in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Previous material handling, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow standardized work, safety procedures, and established material delivery routes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Material Flow and Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs), including forklifts, tuggers, and other material-handling equipment.
• Deliver parts and materials to Assembly production areas based on production requirements.
• Maintain proper line-side inventory and ensure production stations have the correct materials when needed.
• Respond quickly to material shortages and production-related material requests.
• Support re-line sets, re-entry engines, and other material needs required to maintain production flow.
• Pick up, transport, stage, and store materials in designated locations.
• Perform material movements and inventory transactions accurately using Oracle, handheld scanners, or other warehouse systems.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and locations before completing material movements.
• Support receiving, warehousing, staging, and movement of inbound and outbound materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory and assist with cycle counts and inventory verification.
• Communicate material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and potential production impacts to the CLT and Material Flow leadership.
• Work closely with Assembly Operations and Material Flow teams to resolve material-related issues.
• Maintain established tugger and material delivery routes while responding to changing production priorities.
• Follow all plant safety requirements, PIV standards, pedestrian rules, and designated traffic routes.
• Maintain clean and organized material storage, staging, and work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Complete required pre-use inspections of PIVs and immediately report equipment or safety concerns.
• Follow standard work and established Material Flow processes.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, and productivity.
• Assist other Material Flow areas as needed to maintain shift coverage.
• Work overtime and weekends as required to support production needs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Tools

Oracle

Handheld scanners

Warehouse systems

Forklifts

PIVs

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking an Advanced Warehouse Operator Level I to support shop operations. You will safely operate forklifts and other PIVs, move materials to assembly areas, and maintain accurate inventory to sustain production flow.

You will work closely with Assembly Operations and Material Flow teams, perform cycle counts, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and delivery performance. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required.