Warehouse Associate

About Rivian

Rivianis 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 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.

• Load and unload delivery vehicles
• Repackage materials to meet the distribution requirements for Service Parts
• Operate several types of powered equipment (fork lift, 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
• Comfortable with operating an order picker (Cherry Picker) above floor level
• Comfortable with operating a reach lift in 30’ select racking and floor piles
• Support general material handling request from leadership and team members
• Participate in group efforts to foster an environment based on continuous improvement

• High School Diploma, GED, or other recognized high school equivalency credential preferred
• 1-2 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

The hourly rate is $ per hour for 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 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

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment…