Materials Technician & Forklift Operator — Logistics

Cummins Inc; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Maxton, NC is seeking a Materials Technician for logistics operations. You will receive, store, and dispatch goods, ensuring accuracy and safety while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and accountability, with responsibilities spanning receiving, labeling, storage, packing, and shipping to meet daily schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with material systems and Oracle is a plus.
• Forklift license and ability to lift 40 lbs+.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and build disciplines to maintain plant/corporate safety, quality, and cost goals (5S, ISO 14001).
• Cross train and learn all Materials functions.
• Provide resource backup for other Materials functions and support projects.
• Assist team in meeting daily Receiving, Warehouse, Packaging and Shipping schedules.
• Identify and minimize non-value-added processes and excessive overtime.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and controls.
• Aim for inventory accuracy and on-time delivery.

Skills

Collaboration

Effective communication

Customer focus

Decision quality

Driving results

Accountability

Self-development

Warehouse operations

Valuing differences

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Export controls license (license requirement)

Tools

Oracle

Computer skills

Forklift license

Material system transactions

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Maxton, NC is seeking a Materials Technician for logistics operations. You will receive, store, and dispatch goods, ensuring accuracy and safety while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and accountability, with responsibilities spanning receiving, labeling, storage, packing, and shipping to meet daily schedules and quality standards.