Material Handler I

Sumitomo Drive Technologies; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO including Birthday Hours

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401K with match

LinkedIn Learning

YMCA discount

Job summary

Sumitomo Drive Technologies is seeking a Full-Time Warehouse Associate in Chesapeake, VA, to load, unload, move, and stock materials in the distribution center. The role requires operating forklifts and other equipment to transfer bulk products to designated locations, with safety as a priority.

Base pay starts at $18.50 per hour with a typical range up to $20.67 per hour. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and access to LinkedIn

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of material handling experience.
• General knowledge of warehouse procedures.

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, turret, order picker, WAV (walk assist vehicle) or use pallet jacket to move bulk product to the proper destination point.

Skills

Material handling experience

Warehouse procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location 4200 Holland Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA, 23323, United States
• Base Pay $18.50 / Hour
• Job Category Material Handling, Warehouse, Distribution
• Industry Manufacturing, Industrial, Supply Chain
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

The base hourly range for this role is $18.50- $20.67.

Final salary offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, specialized skills, and certifications.

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 distribution center.

Essential 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, turret, order picker, WAV (walk assist vehicle) or use pallet jacket to move bulk product to the proper destination point.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of material handling experience.
• General knowledge of warehouse procedures.
• 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:

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. This position is designated as safety- sensitive. (Referenced Document Number 218001, SMA’s Corporate Policies Procedure Manual, 33.0 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy).

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer’s ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.

Additional Information

• Is this position safety sensitive? Yes