Materials Technician - 1st Shift, Inventory & Quality

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

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Maxton, NC is seeking a Materials Technician on 1st shift to support manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery. Responsibilities include forklift operations, inventory control, and processing of warehouse tasks in a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, teamwork, and adherence to 5S and ISO standards while ensuring accurate material flow across Receiving, Warehouse, Packaging and Shipping.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience is advantageous.
• Accurate knowledge of part numbers, locations and quantities.
• Strong communication skills and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and verify part numbers, quantities, and locations.
• Process receiving/warehousing/packaging/shipping transactions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and meet delivery and performance goals.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement teams to improve efficiency, cost, quality and safety.
• Cross-train across Materials Department functions.

Skills

Forklift operations

Inventory accuracy

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Safety leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems knowledge

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Maxton, NC is seeking a Materials Technician on 1st shift to support manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery. Responsibilities include forklift operations, inventory control, and processing of warehouse tasks in a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, teamwork, and adherence to 5S and ISO standards while ensuring accurate material flow across Receiving, Warehouse, Packaging and Shipping.