Advanced Warehouse Operator - Level I - SHOP 2nd shift

We are looking for a talented Advanced Warehouse Operator Level I to join our team specializing in Shop for our Cummins Inc. facility in Rocky Mount, NC .

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

- Efficient Handling and Storage : By accurately receiving, sorting, labeling, and storing goods, you will optimize warehouse space and ensure smooth operations.

- Timely Dispatch : Picking, packing, and dispatching outgoing goods according to requests will help meet customer expectations and maintain workflow efficiency.

- Safety Compliance : Adhering to Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards and using appropriate personal protective equipment will promote a safe working environment.

- Quality Assurance : Performing quality checks and identifying non-conforming materials will help maintain high standards and minimize cost and quality issues.

- Equipment Operation : Operating forklifts and other warehouse machinery safely and efficiently will contribute to the overall productivity of the warehouse.

- Environmental Responsibility : Recognizing and minimizing the environmental impact of your work will support the company's sustainability goals.

- Team Collaboration : Communicating effectively with your team and participating in training and improvement initiatives will foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

- Housekeeping and Maintenance : Maintaining a clean and orderly work area and performing routine housekeeping and maintenance tasks will ensure a safe and efficient workspace.

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.

Experience / Requirements

- 3–5 years of previous experience operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs), forklifts, tuggers, or similar material-handling equipment in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
- Previous material handling, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow standardized work, safety procedures, and established material delivery routes.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Material Flow and Operations teams.
- Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and respond quickly to material needs.