Warehouse Operator I - PIV, Inventory & Safety

Cummins; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking an Advanced Warehouse Operator Level I to support shop operations on-site. The role requires operating forklifts, managing inbound/outbound materials, and maintaining inventory with Oracle or scanners.

This position emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Minimal experience is acceptable, with a preference for 3–5 years of PIV operation or similar material-handling roles.

Qualifications

• Collaborate effectively with team to achieve objectives.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and leaders to resolve issues.
• Maintain safety, quality and productivity through disciplined work habits.
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs), including forklifts, tuggers, and other material-handling equipment.
• Deliver parts and materials to Assembly production areas based on production requirements.
• Maintain proper line-side inventory and ensure production stations have the correct materials when needed.
• Respond quickly to material shortages and production-related material requests.
• Support re-line sets, re-entry engines, and other material needs required to maintain production flow.
• Pick up, transport, stage, and store materials in designated locations.
• Perform material movements and inventory transactions accurately using Oracle, handheld scanners, or other warehouse systems.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and locations before completing material movements.
• Support receiving, warehousing, staging, and movement of inbound and outbound materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory and assist with cycle counts and inventory verification.
• Communicate material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and potential production impacts to the CLT and Material Flow leadership.
• Work closely with Assembly Operations and Material Flow teams to resolve material-related issues.
• Maintain established tugger and material delivery routes while responding to changing production priorities.
• Follow all plant safety requirements, PIV standards, pedestrian rules, and designated traffic routes.
• Maintain clean and organized material storage, staging, and work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Complete required pre-use inspections of PIVs and immediately report equipment or safety concerns.
• Follow standard work and established Material Flow processes.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, and productivity.
• Assist other Material Flow areas as needed to maintain shift coverage.
• Work overtime and weekends as required to support production needs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking an Advanced Warehouse Operator Level I to support shop operations on-site. The role requires operating forklifts, managing inbound/outbound materials, and maintaining inventory with Oracle or scanners.

This position emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Minimal experience is acceptable, with a preference for 3–5 years of PIV operation or similar material-handling roles.