Production Associate - Level I- 1st Shift

Cummins Inc.; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Production Associate - Level I for our Rocky Mount, NC facility. The role focuses on operating production machinery, assembling and inspecting products, and maintaining safety, quality, and cleanliness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position requires collaboration with teams, clear communication, and a willingness to learn and grow. It is an on-site, hands-on shop role with adherence to safety and process standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate basic production machinery or equipment.
• Experience assembling, packaging, labeling, or inspecting products.
• Ability to meet production targets and schedules.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Report equipment problems or product defects to supervisors.
• Willing to obtain PIV licenses to drive tugger and forklift.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Safety: Stop work and report major hazards to maintain a safe environment.
• Promote Health: Report injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards to uphold safety standards.
• Maintain Quality: Follow standard work, document processes, and uphold quality procedures.
• Achieve Production Goals: Operate manual and automated equipment to meet production goals and customer expectations.
• Support Teamwork: Communicate with team and support teams to improve quality, safety, processes, and material flow.
• Environmental Responsibility: Recognize and minimize environmental impact of work.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in training and personal development to align with requirements and improve skills.
• Housekeeping and Maintenance: Keep work area clean and identify equipment needing repair.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Continuous learning

Forklift operation

Quality mindset

Job description

We are looking for a talented Production Associate - Level I - to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Rocky Mount, NC

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

• Ensure Safety : By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you will help maintain a safe working environment.

• Promote Health : Reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards ensures that health and safety standards are upheld.

• Maintain Quality : Following standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures helps minimize costs and quality exposures.

• Achieve Production Goals : Operating manual and automated equipment efficiently to meet production goals and customer expectations.

• Support Teamwork : Communicating effectively with your team and support teams to improve quality, safety, processes, and material flow.

• Environmental Responsibility : Recognizing and minimizing the negative impact of your work on the environment.

• Continuous Improvement : Engaging in training and personal development to stay aligned with business requirements and improve your skills.

• Housekeeping and Maintenance : Keeping your work area clean and orderly, performing routine housekeeping tasks, and identifying equipment needing repair.

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

• Collaborate Effectively : Build strong partnerships and work collaborative with your team to achieve shared objectives. This will help create a cohesive and productive work environment.

• Communicate Clearly : Develop and deliver communications that are tailored to the needs of different audiences. This ensures everyone understands their roles and responsibilities, leading to smoother operations.

• Demonstrate Self-Awareness : Use feedback and self-reflection to understand your strengths and areas for improvement. This will help you grow personally and professionally.

• Learn Nimbly : Embrace new challenges and learn from both successes and failures. This adaptive approach will help you tackle problems effectively and innovate in your role.

• Pursue Self-Development : Seek out opportunities for growth through formal training and informal learning. This approach will keep you engaged and continuously improving.

• Champion Health and Safety : Model proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying and addressing hazards. This commitment will contribute to a safer, injury-free workplace. Education, Licenses, Certifications: This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Experience: Minimal or no work experience required.

• Operating basic production machinery or equipment

• Assembling, packaging, labeling, or inspecting products

• Following safety and quality procedures

• Meeting production targets and schedules

• Recording production information

• Keeping the work area clean and organized

• Reporting equipment problems or product defects to supervisors

• Willing to get PIV licenses to drive tugger and forklift

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2435948

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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.