Advanced Warehouse Operator
4 days ago• Des Moines, IA
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented Warehouse Operator to join our team in Ankeny.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Under some supervision, follow established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, store, perform system transactions and dispatch goods in a factory or warehouse.
- 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 incoming and outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests orders.
- Operate forklifts and other warehouse machinery.
- Maintain clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping tasks and machine cleaning tasks and perform planned operator care and maintenance tasks as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
- Requires certification to operate powered industrial vehicles (reach trucks, order pickers, pallet rider, etc..) and/or other heavy machinery.
- Previous warehouse experience is required, stock picker experience preferred.
- Must be able to physically lift 50 pounds occasionally, wear required personal protective equipment
- Please note, this is a fast-paced warehouse environment, there will be a lot of standing and lifting.
- General Maintenance throughout facility - to include sweeping, collecting trash, sorting and stacking pallets. Education, Licenses, Certifications: High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. Requires certification to operate powered industrial vehicles (reach trucks, order pickers, pallet rider, etc.) and/or other heavy machinery. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Experience: Warehouse experience
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QUALIFICATIONS
General Maintenance throughout facility - to include sweeping, collecting trash, sorting and stacking
pallets where required but not limited to this list.
Warehouse experience is required
Job Logistics
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Shop
ReqID 2423943
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site Yes
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
Client-provided location(s): Des Moines, IA
Job ID: Cummins-R-787138CD409648CEAF4F34B6A7A954C3
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-15T19:32:24
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- Pension
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion