Sr. Warehouse Associate at Rivian in Sacramento, CA

Role Summary

As a Sr. Warehouse Associate, you are responsible for material handling including inbound, outbound, inventory, and repackaging activities. You will foster a safe working environment, maintain organized cleanliness, and provide feedback on improvement opportunities.

The shift hours for this role will be 8:00am to 4:30pm Pacific Time, with potential overtime and weekend hours.

Please note, this is a proactive job posting, which allows us to build a pipeline of qualified candidates who we can consider for future openings. You will be contacted if a position matching your qualifications becomes available.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload delivery vehicles
• Repackage materials to meet the distribution requirements for Service Parts
• Operate several types of powered equipment (forklift, stock chaser, etc.)
• Identify inventory concerns based on quantity or quality discrepancies
• Provide input into safety, quality, and throughput opportunities
• Understand and utilize standard work
• Maintain the proper use of equipment
• Support general material handling request from leadership and team members
• Participate in group efforts to foster an environment based on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or other recognized high school equivalency credential preferred
• 2-4 years of experience performing picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and forklift operating in a Warehouse or Distribution Center environment (preferred)
• Prior experience in a warehouse environment (automotive preferred)
• Previous stand-up forklift experience and ability to operate up to seven hours per day (Stand-Up Raymond MHE preferred)
• Physical requirement to step-up and down off of MHE multiple times repetitively
• 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
• Experience and understanding of utilizing a RF hand-held scanner
• Understanding and compliant to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) guidelines
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day
• Frequent use of hands to handle cumbersome or odd-shaped 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 repetitively 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
• Commitment to work a flexible schedule, requiring individuals to arrive early or to stay later than assigned standard working hours; accommodating the business as needed

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $26.87/hr for California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). There is no fixed deadline for this application; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled or the opening is no longer needed.