Material Handler III: Chesapeake

Sumitomo Heavy Industries (Europe); Amstelveen; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Match

LinkedIn Learning

YMCA discount

Job summary

Sumitomo Drive Technologies in Chesapeake, VA is hiring for a full-time warehouse role. You will load, unload, move, and stock materials, operate forklifts and related equipment, and support shipping and receiving activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and several years of material handling knowledge in a fast-paced industrial environment. Safety and 5S practices are emphasized; expect physical work and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience.
• General knowledge of warehouse procedures.
• Three (3) years of material handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, check and store merchandise or materials.
• Fill requisitions and orders.
• Pack, crate and ship products and materials to departments or assembly lines.
• Drive forklift, WAV or use pallet jack to move bulk products to the destination point.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks and safely operate powered industrial equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sumitomo Drive Technologies

Full-time

Chesapeake, VA, USA

USD 21.44-26.77 / hour

Posted on Sep 16, 2026

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• Location4200 Holland Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA, 23323, United States
• Base Pay$21.44 / Hour
• Job CategoryWarehouse, Distribution
• IndustryManufacturing, Industrial, Supply Chain
• Employee TypeFull Time Non-Exempt
• Manage OthersNo

• Location4200 Holland Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA, 23323, United States
• Base Pay$21.44 / Hour
• Job CategoryWarehouse, Distribution
• IndustryManufacturing, Industrial, Supply Chain
• Employee TypeFull Time Non-Exempt
• Manage OthersNo
• Minimum Experience3 Years

Description

The base hourly range for this role is $21.44 - $26.77. Final salary will be based on experience.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off- Including Birthday Hours
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• YMCA discount and more!

Purpose And Scope Of Job

• Primarily responsible for loading, unloading, moving and stocking materials in the warehouse.

EEssential Functions (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Receive, unpack, check and store merchandise or materials
• Fill requisitions and orders
• Pack, crate and ship products and materials to departments or assembly lines
• Drive forklift, WAV (walk assist vehicle) or use pa;;et jack to move bulk products to the proper destination point.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks and safely operate powered industrial equipment.
• Manual lifting will be required as part of regular daily work.
• Keep all direct work areas clean and well organized. Actively practice a culture of 5S (Sort, Set and Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain) in the warehouse.
• Ensure all safety & regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience
• General knowledge of warehouse procedures
• Three (3) years of material handling experience.
• Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed in an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must constantly lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. This position is designated as safety- sensitive. (Referenced Document Number 218001, SMA’s Corporate Policies Procedure Manual, 33.0 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy).

Additional Information

• Is this position safety sensitive?Yes

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