Utility Person / Warehouse Operator

PowerToFly; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an entry-level Logistics professional to join as a Utility Person / Warehouse Operator. The role is on-site with flexibility and covers receiving, storing, labeling, picking, packing and dispatching goods, plus forklift operation.

We require a high school diploma, warehouse experience, and certification to operate powered industrial vehicles; lifting up to 50 pounds is expected. The package includes base salary and benefits with room for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification to operate powered industrial vehicles (reach trucks, order pickers, pallet rider, etc.).
• Previous warehouse experience is required; stock picker experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally; wear required PPE.
• Fast-paced warehouse environment with a lot of standing and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, handle, store, perform system transactions and dispatch goods in a factory or warehouse.
• Check for damage and discrepancies between goods and invoices.
• Accurately sort, label, store goods and arrange storage to optimize warehouse space.
• Pick, pack, and dispatch incoming and outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests/orders.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse machinery.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and perform routine housekeeping and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Stock picker experience

Certified to operate heavy machinery

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are looking for a talented Utility Person / Warehouse Operator to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI.

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

• Under some supervision, follow established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, store, perform system transactions and dispatch goods in a factory or warehouse.
• Check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices.
• Accurately sort, label, store goods and arrange storage to optimize warehouse space.
• Pick, pack, and dispatch incoming and outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests orders.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse machinery.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping tasks and machine cleaning tasks and perform planned operator care and maintenance tasks as needed.

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

• Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
• Requires certification to operate powered industrial vehicles (reach trucks, order pickers, pallet rider, etc..) and/or other heavy machinery.
• Previous warehouse experience is required, stock picker experience preferred.
• Must be able to physically lift 50 pounds occasionally, wear required personal protective equipment
• Please note, this is a fast-paced warehouse environment, there will be a lot of standing and lifting.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

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

Experience:

Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

This is an entry level position with training to be a Cummins Parts Professional.

Job Logistics

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

Min Salary $41600

Max Salary $62400

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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