Sr. Warehouse Associate

Rivian Rivian · Auto · Normal, IL · Service

This role is for a Sr. Warehouse Associate responsible for material handling, inventory management, and operating powered equipment in a warehouse environment. It involves inbound/outbound activities, repackaging, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace. The role requires experience in warehouse operations, forklift operation, and basic computer skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Load and unload delivery vehicles
  2. Repackage materials to meet the distribution requirements for Service Parts
  3. Operate several types of powered equipment (forklift, stock chaser, etc.)
  4. Identify inventory concerns based on quantity or quality discrepancies
  5. Provide input into safety, quality, and throughput opportunities

Skills

Required

  • Material handling
  • Inventory management
  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse operations
  • LEAN practices
  • Basic computer skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • PPE compliance
  • Physical stamina (standing, lifting up to 50 lbs)
  • Communication skills

Nice to have

  • Automotive warehouse experience
  • Raymond MHE experience
  • Order picker operation
  • Continuous improvement project leadership

What the JD emphasized

  • High School diploma or an equivalent education preferred
  • 2-4 years of experience performing picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and forklift operating in a Warehouse or Distribution Center environment
  • Prior experience in a warehouse environment (automotive preferred)
  • Previous forklift experience (Raymond MHE preferred)
  • Comfortable with operating an order picker (Cherry Picker) above floor level
  • Ability to understand tasks and responsibilities
  • Knowledge of LEAN practices (5s, Identify Waste, Process Improvements)
  • Led or participated in a continuous improvement project
  • Basic computer skills with working knowledge in Microsoft Office
  • Understanding and compliant to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) guidelines
  • Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day
  • Frequent use of hands to handle materials up to 50 lbs.
  • Required to stoop and kneel to retrieve materials up to 50 lbs. under select racking or floor pile locations
  • Required to communicate using telephone or email
  • Ability to view, read, and interpret documents, safety rules, and standard operating procedures
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to perform all duties in the warehouse that may contain dust, high noise, hot and cold weather
  • Flexible work schedule