Forklift Operators

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly Services is hiring Manufacturing Associates to join the Cummins team in Fletcher, NC . If you’re looking for steady hours, competitive pay, and an opportunity to become permanent, apply today for immediate consideration.

Open Positions

• Housing Production Technicians
• Gearing Production Technicians
• Forklift Operators
• Assemblers

Pay & Shift Information
1st shift:

• Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
• Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Must be willing to work overtime every other Saturday

2nd shift:

• Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
• Monday – Friday, 3:15 PM – 11:30 PM
• Must be willing to work overtime every other Saturday

3rd shift

• Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
• Sunday-Thursday, 11:15 PM - 7:15 AM
• Must be willing to work overtime every other Friday

Why You Should Apply

• Weekly Pay
• No High School Diploma/GED required
• Temp-to-Hire opportunities offering growth and advancement
• Work for a premier employer that values diversity and is a leading provider of automotive components and technology
• Access to great Kelly perks while on assignment, click here to view details – -support-working-with-kelly-us/

What’s a Typical Day Like?
Production Technician – Housing

• Performing metal forming, welding, and cutting operations for drive axle housing components
• Operating manufacturing equipment and selecting appropriate tooling and fixtures
• Monitoring product quality, troubleshooting issues, and performing rework as needed
• Following safety and operational procedures

Production Technician – Gearing

• Operating CNC machines and integrated production cells
• Working with robotic load/unload systems and auto-gauging equipment
• Setting tooling, offsets, and machine parameters
• Monitoring machining processes including drilling, turning, grooving, facing, and threading
• Verifying product quality using precision measuring instruments

Forklift Operators

• Operating sit-down Forklifts, Order Pickers, and Reach Trucks safely
• Picking, packing, labeling, and loading customer orders using RF scanners
• Transporting and staging materials throughout the warehouse
• Receiving inbound shipments and performing inventory tasks such as put-away and cycle counts
• Maintaining safe and organized warehouse operations

Assembly Production Technicians

• Performing the necessary tasks involved in the process of assembling components required to manufacture tandem front/rear heavy-duty drive axles
• Operating and adjusting manufacturing equipment
• Performing tooling, fixture changes, rework and repair operations on nonconforming material & preventative maintenance on equipment
• Using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators to ensure quality standards

What are the requirements?

• Assembly candidates: at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Forklift candidates: a valid Driver’s License and at least 1 year of experience operating stand-up and/or sit-down Forklifts
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate manual dexterity, dependability, punctuality, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis throughout entire shift
• Some work areas may be hot and physically demanding. Candidates must be able to safely work in these conditions and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.

Whether you are an experienced Forklift Operator or looking to grow your skills as an Assembler/Production Technician , we want to meet you. We don’t just offer jobs—we offer a path to growth, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment where your contributions truly matter.

Apply to join the Kelly team at Cummins today!