Material Technician

Cummins Inc.; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Maxton, NC seeks a Material Technician on the 1st Shift to handle logistics tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will receive, store, label, and dispatch goods, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while collaborating with team members.

This entry-level role offers base pay between $17.75 and $21.50 per hour, with overtime as needed. It emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and adherence to safety standards in a bustling manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members.
• Customer-focused mindset and problem-solving.
• Strong decision-making under pressure.
• Reliable and able to meet targets.
• Accountable for safety and quality.
• Open to learning and skill development.
• Experience with warehousing processes preferred.
• Respect for diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Safety: stop work for hazards and report injuries to keep the site safe.
• Follow HSE standards and report incidents to ensure compliance.
• Minimize environmental impact through mindful practices.
• Perform quality checks and identify non-conforming materials.
• Receive, sort, label, and store goods for efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with team and support staff to improve efficiency.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and perform routine maintenance.
• No prior experience required; overtime may be required.

Skills

Collaboration

Effective Communication

Customer Focus

Decision Quality

Driving Results

Accountability

Self-Development

Warehouse Operations

Valuing Differences

Job description

We are looking for a talented Material Technician to join our 1st Shift team specializing in Logistics for our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems facility in Maxton, NC .

Job Summary:

Under direct or close supervision, follow established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, store, perform system transactions and dispatch goods in a factory or warehouse. Receive incoming goods; check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices. Accurately sort, label, and store goods; arrange storage to optimize warehouse space. Pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders.

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: Your adherence to HSE standards and prompt reporting of any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards will ensure compliance and improve workplace safety.
• Environmental Stewardship: Recognizing the environmental impact of your work and striving to minimize negative effects will contribute to sustainable practices.
• Quality Assurance: Performing quality checks and identifying non-conforming materials will help maintain high standards and reduce costs.
• Efficient Delivery: Accurately receiving, sorting, labeling, and storing goods will optimize warehouse space and ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Team Collaboration: Effective communication with your team and support staff will foster a collaborative work environment and improve overall efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participating in training and improvement initiatives will enhance safety, quality, and process efficiency.
• Maintaining Order: Keeping your work area clean and orderly, and performing routine maintenance tasks, will contribute to a well-organized and efficient workplace.

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

• Collaboration: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with your team to achieve shared goals. Effective teamwork will enhance productivity and create a supportive work environment.
• Effective Communication: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences. This will ensure everyone is on the same page and can work efficiently.
• Customer Focus : Establish strong relationships with customers and provide solutions that meet their needs. A customer-centric approach will help in delivering high-quality service and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Decision Quality: Make timely and well-informed decisions to keep operations running smoothly. Good decision-making skills are crucial for addressing challenges and seizing opportunities.
• Driving Results: Consistently achieve your targets, even under challenging circumstances. Your ability to deliver results will be key to your success and the success of the organization.
• Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable for meeting commitments. Ensuring accountability will help maintain high standards and reliability within the team.
• Self-Development: Actively seek opportunities for growth and challenge yourself through both formal and informal development channels. Continuous learning will keep you adaptable and prepared for future challenges.
• Warehouse Operations: Utilize warehousing tools, systems, and methodologies effectively to meet metrics for inbound and outbound operations. Efficient warehouse management is essential for smooth logistics and inventory control.
• Valuing Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value of diverse perspectives and cultures. Embracing diversity will foster an inclusive environment and drive innovation.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

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

Experience:

• Minimal or no work experience required.
• Overtime as required and must be able to push/pull/lift 25lbs

Base Rate: $17.75 - $21.50/hr

Job Logistics

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2442018

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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