Material Handler (Forklift Operator)

Cummins Inc.; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 25,926 - 30,017; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to support our manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork within a fast-paced production environment.

Base rate is listed with on-site work expectations. No relocation package; all work is on-site at the Morristown facility. This role is ideal for individuals with a high school diploma and a readiness to engage in training and development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimal or no work experience required.
• This position may require licensing for export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety by stopping work and reporting major injury hazards.
• Report injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards to ensure compliance with standards.
• Recognize and minimize environmental impact to contribute to sustainability.
• Follow standard work processes and raise quality concerns to minimize costs.
• Support quality inspections and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency.
• Perform role with competency and maintain a clean, orderly work area.

Skills

Collaborate Effectively

Communicate Clearly

Focus on Customers

Demonstrate Self-Awareness

Learn Nimbly

Pursue Self-Development

Champion Health and Safety

Value Differences

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a talented Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Morristown, TN.

Job Summary

Performs basic non production activities which support the manufacturing processes in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment with direct guidance.

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

• Ensuring Safety: By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you’ll help maintain a safe working environment.
• Compliance and Reporting: Reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards ensures compliance with HSE standards and promotes a culture of safety.
• Environmental Stewardship: Recognizing and minimizing the negative impact of your work on the environment will contribute to sustainable practices.
• Quality Assurance: Following standard work processes and raising quality concerns will help minimize costs and prevent issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Supporting quality inspections and continuous improvement activities will enhance overall process efficiency and safety.
• Operational Excellence: Performing your role with competency and flexibility, while maintaining a clean and orderly work area, will support manufacturing goals.
• Team Collaboration: Effective communication with your team and support teams will foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Personal Development: Engaging in training and personal development will ensure you stay aligned with business requirements and contribute to ongoing improvements.

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

• Collaborate Effectively: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. This will help you leverage diverse skills and perspectives to drive success.
• Communicate Clearly: Develop and deliver communications that are tailored to the needs of different audiences. This ensures that your messages are understood and acted upon effectively.
• Focus on Customers: Build strong relationships with customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs. This customer-centric approach will help you create value and foster loyalty.
• Demonstrate Self-Awareness: Use feedback and self-reflection to understand your strengths and areas for improvement. This insight will help you grow and perform better in your role.
• Learn Nimbly: Embrace learning through experimentation, using both successes and failures as opportunities to gain new insights. This will help you adapt quickly to new challenges and innovate.
• Pursue Self-Development: Actively seek out new learning opportunities, both formal and informal, to continuously grow and challenge yourself. This commitment to personal development will keep you ahead in your field.
• Champion Health and Safety: Model proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve workplace safety. This will contribute to a culture of safety and help prevent injuries.
• Value Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. This will enhance team collaboration and drive inclusive success.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

• Minimal or no work experience required.

Base Rate: $18.82 - $21.79/hr

Job

Manufacturing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Shop

ReqID

2434369

Relocation Package

No

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.