Materials Technician - 1st Shift

We are looking for a talented Materials Technician to join our 1st Shift team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Maxton, NC .

Job Summary:

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

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

• Champion Safety Culture

You'll actively identify and report hazards, promote safe behaviors, and ensure compliance with HSE standards—helping create a safer workplace for everyone.

• Environmental Stewardship

By recognizing how your work affects the environment and minimizing negative impacts, you'll support sustainability efforts and responsible operations.

• Quality Assurance Advocate

Your attention to detail in inspections and raising concerns will help prevent defects, reduce costs, and maintain high product standards.

• Reliable Execution of Duties

Performing your role with consistency and competency ensures smooth operations and contributes directly to meeting production goals.

• Continuous Improvement Contributor

You'll support initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency—driving innovation and operational excellence.

• Resource Stewardship

Maintaining a clean and organized workspace and caring for company resources reflects professionalism and supports productivity.

• Collaborative Team Member

Through effective communication and teamwork, you'll help build a supportive environment that fosters shared success and problem-solving.

• Lifelong Learner

Engaging in training and development ensures you're growing with the business and staying aligned with evolving needs and standards.

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

• Strong Communication Skills

You must be able to tailor your communication style to different audiences—whether you're collaborating with peers, reporting safety concerns, or sharing improvement ideas.

• Courage to Speak Up

Success requires the ability to address difficult issues head-on, advocate for safety and quality, and voice concerns that could impact performance or well-being.

• Results-Driven Mindset

You’ll need to stay focused and productive even in challenging situations, consistently meeting goals and contributing to manufacturing excellence.

• Accountability and Ownership

Holding yourself and others accountable ensures commitments are met and standards are upheld—especially in safety, quality, and delivery.

• Health & Safety Leadership

You must actively model safe behaviors, report hazards, and participate in safety initiatives to help build a culture of interdependence and injury prevention.

• Manufacturing Process Knowledge

Understanding how manufacturing systems work—and how to improve them—will allow you to implement changes effectively and support continuous improvement.

• Appreciation for Diversity

Recognizing and valuing different perspectives will help you collaborate more effectively, solve problems creatively, and contribute to an inclusive workplace.

• Commitment to Learning and Growth

Ongoing training and development are essential to stay aligned with evolving business needs and to grow your impact over time.

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.

Overview:

The person(s) chosen for the Materials Technician role is expected to support the Materials Team in the following areas:

• Support Development of a continual improvement, employee involvement culture
• Set high expectations for themselves and the team
• Hold themselves and team members accountable for superior results
• Maintain best practice Safety, and Housekeeping standards with continuous emphasis on 5S
• Support Development of the team to work with all levels of the organization
• Support Development of the team to track key performance data, identify variances, and determine root causes, implement corrective action, and documentation to meet or exceed goals The candidate selected for this position is expected to cross train and be able to work in all areas on the floor within the Materials Department based on daily resource needs for these areas; this includes Receiving, Warehouse, Packaging, Shipping and processing of dunnage. A strong understanding in the importance of inventory accuracy and on-time delivery is essential for this role. A high degree of accountability will be expected in achieving set goals and performance accuracy.

Responsibilities - Essential functions:

• Duties include forklift operations, verifications of part number, quantity, and location accuracy of material in warehouse and on assembly floor.
• Perform system transactions associated with receiving/warehousing/packaging/shipping.
• Continually achieve inventory accuracy, delivery, and production performance goals. Track, measure and provide explanation to variances to goals or metrics daily, monthly, and annually.
• Actively participate on Continues Improvement teams within the Materials department to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality and safety.
• Cross train and learn all functions and work tasks within the Materials department.
• Maintain accurate process documentation.
• Learn and understand the Laurinburg materials process and functional work requirements.
• Provide support on projects as required.
• Assist team in meeting all daily schedules on time within Receiving, Warehouse, Packaging, Shift Tower, and Shipping.
• Build team disciplines to maintain plant/corporate expectations for policies and procedures, safety, housekeeping (5S) & environmental (ISO 14001); quality TS16964; HR, production, IT, finance, materials, maintenance and engineering while achieving or exceeding the Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, productivity, and quality goals and provide baseline data for measuring improvements.
• Minimize non-value-added processes, scrap and other manufacturing expenses including excessive overtime.
• Comply with all Meritor environmental (ISO 14001) and quality TS16964 policies.
• All other job tasks as required by leadership.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Forklift operations an advantage
• Self-motivated to take actions that meet the goals of the department
• An accurate knowledge of part numbers, storage locations and quantities
• Computer/Cullinet experience with Receiving/Warehouse/Shipping transactions is an advantage
• Understand importance of inventory accuracy and on-time delivery of parts
• Excellent attendance, time management and housekeeping skills
• Flexible to work multiple shifts as needed
• Ability to work well with others in a team-based environment
• Must be physically able to lift, pick/pull and package parts.
• Cross-train for all logistics area positions up to Level IV
• Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and urgency in accomplishing tasks
• Previous experience in material handling and supply chain logistics is an advantage
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and understand materials transactions and impact to the plant operation
• Ability to give and receive feedback
• Possess a valid motor vehicle driver license.

Physical Demands of the Job:

• The physical demands representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employee in the position is regularly required to talk, hear, and speak.
• Employee is required to stand, sit, walk, reach, use fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• The Materials Technician must frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use prudent judgment and safe driving methods in forklift operations, including proper loading/unloading operations and wearing safety belt on forklift and all other required PPE.

Working Environment :

• Warehouse environment
• Factory type environment

Skills/Education/Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED preferred .
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Must be able to perform computer functions as required.

Base Rate: $17.75 - $21.50/hr

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2440843

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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