Materials Operator

Cummins Inc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for a fixed-term contract up to 24 months. You will work 37.5 hours per week on rotating shifts—mornings or afternoons—on-site at our facility.

You will report hazards, follow health and safety standards, and participate in quality assurance while supporting production targets. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with the Materials team to ensure efficient, uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate safety focus and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Attention to detail to ensure quality and prevent downtime.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and equipment is a plus.
• Willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Able to work 37.5 hours weekly on rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety by reporting hazards and incidents.
• Adhere to health, safety and quality standards across operations.
• Follow procedures to ensure high-quality product output.
• Identify non-conforming materials and help reduce waste.
• Operate equipment efficiently to meet production targets.
• Keep work area clean and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Safety first

Quality consciousness

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

PIV experience

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing knowledge

Accountability

Time management

Hazard reporting

Tools

PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle)

Job description

This is a fixed term contract up to 24 months, with the potential for a permanent contract.

Working 37.5 hours per week on a weekly rotating shift pattern of:

• Mornings: Monday to Friday 6.30am – 2.30pm
• Afternoons: Monday to Friday 3.00pm – 11.00pm

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

• Ensuring Safety: By promptly reporting hazards and incidents, you’ll help maintain a safe working environment for everyone.
• Promoting Health Standards: Using personal protective equipment and adhering to HSE standards will protect you and your colleagues from potential harm.
• Enhancing Quality: Following quality procedures and performing inspections will ensure that only high-quality products are produced.
• Reducing Costs: Identifying and controlling non-conforming materials will minimize waste and reduce production costs.
• Meeting Production Goals: Operating equipment efficiently and achieving production targets will contribute to the company’s overall success.
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Keeping your work area clean and performing routine maintenance will ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations.
• Collaborating Effectively: Communicating with your team and support staff will foster a cooperative and productive work environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Engaging in training and actively participating in improvement initiatives will help enhance processes and personal development.

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

• Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments, ensuring that tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals: Champion proactive health and safety behaviors, identify and report hazards, and participate in actions to improve workplace safety.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Demonstrate a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and applications, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attention to Detail: Follow procedures meticulously to ensure quality and accuracy, quickly identify and address quality issues, and minimize downtime.
• Although not required as training will be provided, candidates with experience operating any PIV help to contribute to a safe, more efficient and productive workplace.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously follow procedures and specifications to ensure quality and accuracy in handling and delivering material and components to the production lines. Ability to identify quality issues and or incorrect parts, to quickly minimize production downtime.
• Time Keeping: Delivering material in a timely manner, minimizing downtime and keeping the production line running smoothly.
• Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of safety protocols and best practices to maintain a safe working environment.
• Teamwork and Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively within the Materials team and across departments. Communicate clearly about processes, issues, and safety concerns.
• PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) Experience.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2436388

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No