CMP East Packaging/Material Handler

Cummins
Mineral Point, WI
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward logistics professionals comfortable with packaging operations and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement in a Wisconsin-based facility.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in packaging operations and a track record of cross-functional collaboration
    — “Collaborate with Packaging Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams”
  • Individuals skilled in inventory control and returnable packaging management
    — “Support effective returnable packaging management through accurate tracking, inventory control”
  • Professionals who value operational excellence and process improvement
    — “Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina for tasks involving powered industrial vehicles and manual handling
    — “Must have or be able to obtain certification to operate powered industrial vehicles”
  • Candidates must be prepared to handle prototype packaging without formal instructions
    — “Package prototype TLA's/components without released packaging plans or work instructions”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with sustainable packaging and waste reduction in resume and interview responses
    — “Apply knowledge of sustainable packaging principles to support packaging solutions”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with PFEP data and inventory management systems during interviews
    — “Support packaging process and material change management by maintaining accurate documentation, PFEP data”
  • Emphasize your ability to identify and resolve packaging issues affecting safety and quality
    — “Identify, report, and help resolve packaging-related issues affecting safety, quality”
  • Showcase your ability to maintain clean and organized workspaces as a safety and quality focus
    — “Promote a safe, high-quality work environment by following HSE and quality standards”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • supports efficient packaging operations
  • maintains accurate returnable packaging inventories
  • identifies and resolves packaging-related issues
  • collaborates with Packaging Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams
  • supports packaging process and material change management
Typical background
packaginglogisticssupply chain

Skills & requirements

Required

Packaging OperationsInventory ManagementPackaging ImprovementComplianceContinuous ImprovementSustainability

Preferred

Packaging DesignMaterial Handling

About the role

Original posting from Cummins

We are looking for a talented CMP East Packaging/Material Handler to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Cummins Inc. facility in Mineral Point, WI. 

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

Support efficient packaging operations by coordinating packing, repacking, and returnable packaging activities to ensure uninterrupted material flow. 

Maintain accurate returnable packaging inventories and execute cleanliness and maintenance processes to support operational readiness. 

Identify, report, and help resolve packaging-related issues affecting safety, quality, and production performance. 

Collaborate with Packaging Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams to implement packaging improvements and drive operational excellence. 

Support packaging process and material change management by maintaining accurate documentation, PFEP data, supplier information, and work instructions. 

Reinforce compliance with Cummins Global Packaging Standards to improve packaging consistency and reduce defects. 

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance packaging materials, equipment, processes, and workplace organization. 

Promote a safe, high-quality work environment by following HSE and quality standards, addressing non-conformances, supporting corrective actions, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

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

Apply knowledge of sustainable packaging principles to support packaging solutions that reduce waste, improve recyclability, and minimize environmental impact. 

Understand packaging materials and their performance characteristics to support product protection, cost efficiency, and operational requirements. 

Recognize distribution conditions and supply chain hazards to help ensure packaging solutions effectively protect products throughout transit and storage. 

Leverage knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and material flow to support packaging methods that integrate safely and efficiently into operations. 

Support effective returnable packaging management through accurate tracking, inventory control, maintenance coordination, and performance monitoring to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

Must have or be able to obtain certification to operate powered industrial vehicles (reach trucks, order pickers, pallet rider, etc.).

Proficiency in Microsoft applications, generating reports and advanced level computer skills.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Additional Responsibilities

Able to pass DOT physical to drive the Sample truck. 

Package prototype TLA's/components without released packaging plans or work instructions. 

Kit/pull material based on schedule and request by production

Ship/receive prototype finished goods and raw components

Obtain standup forklift certification

Perform any other tasks as instructed by the supervisor/manager.

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.

Source: Cummins careers

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