Dock Coordinator

Dock Coordinator

We are looking for a talented Dock Coordinator to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Cummins Inc. facility in Forest City, NC.

Job Summary:

Under some supervision, follow established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, store, perform system transactions and dispatch goods in a factory or warehouse. Receive incoming goods; 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 outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders.

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

• Champion Workplace Safety By actively identifying and reporting hazards, injuries, and unsafe conditions, you help foster a culture of safety and accountability, protecting your colleagues and ensuring compliance with HSE standards. • Promote Environmental Responsibility Your awareness of how daily operations affect the environment—and your efforts to minimize negative impacts—support the company's sustainability goals and responsible stewardship. • Ensure Quality and Compliance Through diligent adherence to standard work procedures and proactive issue reporting, you help maintain high product and service quality, reducing errors and associated costs. • Safeguard Product Integrity By performing thorough quality checks and managing non-conforming materials, you ensure that only compliant goods reach customers, enhancing trust and satisfaction. • Optimize Operational Efficiency Your role in receiving, sorting, storing, and shipping goods accurately and efficiently contributes directly to streamlined logistics and customer satisfaction. • Strengthen Team Collaboration By communicating effectively and participating in continuous improvement initiatives, you help build a cohesive, high-performing team environment. • Support Continuous Learning and Development Your engagement in training and development activities ensures you stay current with business needs and contribute to a culture of growth and adaptability. • Maintain Operational Readiness Through routine housekeeping, equipment care, and flexibility in task execution, you help maintain a clean, safe, and productive workspace that supports overall business goals.

External Qualifications and Competencies

To be successful in this role you will need the following: • Strong Collaboration Skills Build trust and partnerships across teams by being approachable, reliable, and solution-oriented. Success comes from working with others, not just alongside them. • Effective Communication Tailor your messaging to different audiences—whether it's leadership, peers, or external partners—ensuring clarity, empathy, and purpose in every interaction. • Customer-Centric Mindset Understand internal and external customer needs deeply and consistently deliver solutions that exceed expectations, reinforcing your role as a strategic partner. • Sound Decision-Making Use data, experience, and judgment to make timely decisions that drive progress. Be confident in navigating ambiguity and balancing short-term needs with long-term goals. • Results-Driven Focus Stay committed to achieving goals, even when challenges arise. Prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain momentum to deliver consistent outcomes. • Accountability and Ownership Take responsibility for your actions and commitments. Hold yourself and others to high standards, ensuring follow-through and integrity in all tasks. • Commitment to Self-Development Seek feedback, pursue learning opportunities, and stay curious. Growth in this role depends on your willingness to evolve and adapt to changing business needs. • Operational Excellence in Warehouse Functions Understand and apply warehouse systems, tools, and processes to meet performance metrics. Your ability to optimize space, manage inventory, and support logistics is key. • Appreciation for Diversity Embrace different perspectives and backgrounds. Foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and heard—this strengthens team cohesion and innovation.

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.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

• Overtime as required • Ability to lift heavier objects no more than 35lbs • Ability to drive Forklift around the site safely • Bending, pushing and standing as needed

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2430606
• Job Category Logistics
• Locations 160 Ash St, Forest City, NC, 28043, US
• Does the role require work to be done 100% onsite due to its operational nature? Yes