Material Handler (Forklift Operator)

Material Handler (Forklift Operator)

We are looking for a talented Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Morristown, TN.

Job Summary:

Performs basic non production activities which support the manufacturing processes in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment with direct guidance.

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

Ensuring Safety: By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you'll help maintain a safe working environment.

Compliance and Reporting: Reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards ensures compliance with HSE standards and promotes a culture of safety.

Environmental Stewardship: Recognizing and minimizing the negative impact of your work on the environment will contribute to sustainable practices.

Quality Assurance: Following standard work processes and raising quality concerns will help minimize costs and prevent issues.

Continuous Improvement: Supporting quality inspections and continuous improvement activities will enhance overall process efficiency and safety.

Operational Excellence: Performing your role with competency and flexibility, while maintaining a clean and orderly work area, will support manufacturing goals.

Team Collaboration: Effective communication with your team and support teams will foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

Personal Development: Engaging in training and personal development will ensure you stay aligned with business requirements and contribute to ongoing improvements.

External Qualifications and Competencies:

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

Collaborate Effectively: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. This will help you leverage diverse skills and perspectives to drive success.

Communicate Clearly: Develop and deliver communications that are tailored to the needs of different audiences. This ensures that your messages are understood and acted upon effectively.

Focus on Customers: Build strong relationships with customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs. This customer-centric approach will help you create value and foster loyalty.

Demonstrate Self-Awareness: Use feedback and self-reflection to understand your strengths and areas for improvement. This insight will help you grow and perform better in your role.

Learn Nimbly: Embrace learning through experimentation, using both successes and failures as opportunities to gain new insights. This will help you adapt quickly to new challenges and innovate.

Pursue Self-Development: Actively seek out new learning opportunities, both formal and informal, to continuously grow and challenge yourself. This commitment to personal development will keep you ahead in your field.

Champion Health and Safety: Model proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve workplace safety. This will contribute to a culture of safety and help prevent injuries.

Value Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. This will enhance team collaboration and drive inclusive success.

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:

Minimal or no work experience required.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position:

Base Rate: $18.82 - $21.79/hr

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.