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.
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.
• 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 UsCummins 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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations
- Ability to lift objects up to 35lbs
- Ability to drive Forklift safely
- Some work experience or intermediate knowledge
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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What We Do
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.
