1st Shift Warehouse Associate – Growth & Impact

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Job summary

Alfa Laval is hiring a 1st shift Warehouse Worker in Richmond, VA. Hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday with overtime as needed. You will pick and deliver materials, support workflow, and follow safety rules while learning and improving processes.

You’ll need a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years in Materials, with basic computer and math skills. Forklift and crane experience are preferred. This role focuses on lean practices and 5S in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• You have a High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Materials.
• Basic desk top computer skills required.
• Basic math skills required including the ability to read a tape measure.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift operation certification preferred.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick and deliver necessary materials to appropriate workstations or locations efficiently.
• Address internal department requests for material delivery promptly to maintain workflow continuity.
• Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader / Team Manager, utilizing Standard Operating Procedures as a base.
• Assist Team Lead and Team Manager with administrative and operational tasks, including coordination and reporting.
• Report any deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment, etc.) to Digital Status Boards immediately and update the Team Leader / Team Manager.
• Be active and engaged in the Daily Status Board Meetings by explaining the deviations and propose solutions.
• Cross train in multiple pick units to provide flexible support and enhance operational efficiency.
• Look into your own areas for waste (time, motion, transportation, inventory etc.) elimination opportunities and drive continuous improvements.
• Engaged in daily & weekly 5S routines to achieve high 5S Standard and Sustain it.
• Get certified in and safely operate forklifts and manlifts to transport material, equipment, or product as required.

Skills

Materials experience

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Forklift certification (preferred)

Overhead crane experience (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Alfa Laval is hiring a 1st shift Warehouse Worker in Richmond, VA. Hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday with overtime as needed. You will pick and deliver materials, support workflow, and follow safety rules while learning and improving processes.

You’ll need a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years in Materials, with basic computer and math skills. Forklift and crane experience are preferred. This role focuses on lean practices and 5S in a manufacturing setting.