CMP East Packaging/Material Handler

Cummins Inc; Town of Mineral Point (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Mineral Point, WI is seeking a CMP East Packaging/Material Handler to support packaging operations and maintain returnable packaging inventories. You will coordinate packing, repacking, and related activities to ensure uninterrupted material flow and production readiness.

The role requires a high school diploma, forklift certification, and basic Microsoft skills. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and purchasing teams, uphold safety standards, and help

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain forklift certification.
• Proficiency with MS Office and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate packing, repacking, and returnable packaging activities to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Maintain accurate returnable packaging inventories and support cleanliness and maintenance.
• Identify and report packaging-related issues affecting safety, quality, and production performance.
• Collaborate with Packaging Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams to implement packaging improvements.
• Maintain PFEP data, supplier information, and work instructions for packaging changes.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Tools

Reach truck

Forklift operation

Job description

We are looking for a talented CMP East Packaging/Material Handler to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Cummins Inc. facility in Mineral Point, WI.

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

• Support efficient packaging operations by coordinating packing, repacking, and returnable packaging activities to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Maintain accurate returnable packaging inventories and execute cleanliness and maintenance processes to support operational readiness.
• Identify, report, and help resolve packaging-related issues affecting safety, quality, and production performance.
• Collaborate with Packaging Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams to implement packaging improvements and drive operational excellence.
• Support packaging process and material change management by maintaining accurate documentation, PFEP data, supplier information, and work instructions.
• Reinforce compliance with Cummins Global Packaging Standards to improve packaging consistency and reduce defects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance packaging materials, equipment, processes, and workplace organization.
• Promote a safe, high-quality work environment by following HSE and quality standards, addressing non-conformances, supporting corrective actions, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

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

• Apply knowledge of sustainable packaging principles to support packaging solutions that reduce waste, improve recyclability, and minimize environmental impact.
• Understand packaging materials and their performance characteristics to support product protection, cost efficiency, and operational requirements.
• Recognize distribution conditions and supply chain hazards to help ensure packaging solutions effectively protect products throughout transit and storage.
• Leverage knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and material flow to support packaging methods that integrate safely and efficiently into operations.
• Support effective returnable packaging management through accurate tracking, inventory control, maintenance coordination, and performance monitoring to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• Must have or be able to obtain certification to operate powered industrial vehicles (reach trucks, order pickers, pallet rider, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, generating reports and advanced level computer skills.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Able to pass DOT physical to drive the Sample truck.
• Package prototype TLA's/components without released packaging plans or work instructions.
• Kit/pull material based on schedule and request by production
• Ship/receive prototype finished goods and raw components
• Obtain standup forklift certification
• Perform any other tasks as instructed by the supervisor/manager.

Job

Logistics

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Shop

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.