Sr. Warehouse Associate

$25.70-$28.56/hr for Normal, Illinois 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.

sick time, 401(k)

Feb 12, 2026

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions‑free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

As a Sr. Warehouse Associate, you are a subject matter expert in service parts material handling across inbound, outbound, inventory, and re‑packaging activities. You will ensure the safe, accurate, and timely flow of service parts—including made‑in‑house (MIH) materials and emergency backorders—through the Normal campus. Beyond standard execution, you are expected to foster a safe environment and drive continuous improvement (LEAN) initiatives to keep our service network running at peak efficiency.

• Load and unload delivery vehicles; pick, pack, and stage transfer part orders from Production to Service PDCs and Service Centers.
• Move materials into service‑ready packaging. Made‑in‑house re‑pack operations to include packaging body, plastics, and propulsion parts.
• Utilize gantry crane to package propulsion parts into ship‑ready crates.
• Manage the loading/unloading of internal shuttle movements between campus sites.
• Utilize SAP/EWM to confirm tasks, ensuring physical inventory matches system storage locations.
• Protect outbound shipping quality to ensure the network achieves excellence; identify and log discrepancies accordingly.
• Operate several types of powered industrial equipment (PIT) including sit‑down and stand‑up forklifts.
• Apply LEAN practices (5S, waste identification) and lead/participate in continuous improvement projects (Kaizens) to optimize re‑pack and shipping flows.
• Strictly follow EHS and Dangerous Goods (DG) guidelines; utilize proper lifting techniques and PPE at all times.
• Understand, utilize, and provide feedback on Standard Work Sheets (SWS) and training checklists.

• 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 (preferred).
• Prior experience in a warehouse environment (automotive preferred).
• Experience with powered industrial equipment (PIT).
• Understanding and compliance with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) guidelines.
• Physical requirement to step‑up and down off of MHE multiple times repetitively.
• Ability to stand for 8–12 hours per day.
• Ability to repetitively lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• 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.
• Ability to perform all duties in the warehouse that may contain dust, high noise, hot and cold weather.
• Comfortable operating a gantry crane or lift assist.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge in Microsoft Office.
• Experience and understanding of utilizing an RF hand‑held scanner.
• Prior experience with Dangerous Goods (DG) or battery pack handling preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP/EWM or similar enterprise‑grade WMS.
• Knowledge of LEAN practices (5S, Identify Waste, Process Improvements).
• Led or participated in a continuous improvement project.
• Rotation between different job sites. We operate in multiple locations.
• Overtime as per the needs of the business (occasional weekends).
• 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.
• Ability to understand tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to view, read, and interpret…