OBL Field Operations Team Member

Rivian Automotive; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian Automotive in Seattle, WA, is seeking a hands-on Field Operations team member to manage finished vehicle inventory at the Vehicle Distribution Center. You will coordinate yard movement, ensure vehicle readiness, and support service centers to minimize order-to-delivery times.

Role involves OTA updates awareness, data export tasks, and collaboration with truckaway drivers and service technicians. Flexible outdoor work is required in all weather, with a starting pay of $25 per hour and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months of finished vehicle inventory management experience; 1–2 years preferred.
• Familiarity with OBL YMS and data export functions; basic Google Sheets skills.

Responsibilities

• Yard & Inventory Management: move vehicles safely and keep lot organized per standards.
• Vehicle Readiness: inspect and process incoming inventory; ensure delivery readiness; assist OTA updates.
• Logistics & Shuttling: may shuttle vehicles to service centers or charging stations as needed.
• Training & Career Development: participate in RLN modules; mentorship; diagnose software/ECU issues to optimize inventory throughput.
• Team Collaboration: support cross-functional teams and external vendors as needed.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OBL YMS

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Job description

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.

Role Summary

As a critical member of our Field Operations team, you will serve at Rivian’s Vehicle Distribution Center (VDC) in Seattle, WA. This role supports the Outbound Logistics Field Operations Supervisor in running the VDC’s daily operation as they work as a liaison between OBL and the regional service centers, both teams working together to reduce order to delivery times. Your mission is to orchestrate a seamless, efficient, and high-quality operation as you manage the finished vehicle inventory at the VDC.

Responsibilities

• Yard & Inventory Management: Use state-of-the-art yard management systems to execute the safe, efficient movement of vehicles. Conduct physical inventories, maintain lot organization, and ensure every finished vehicle is parked correctly according to AAR standards.
• Vehicle Readiness: Receive, inspect, and process incoming vehicle inventory. Maintain each vehicle’s delivery readiness. Assist in performing Over-The-Air (OTA) updates when necessary and audit vehicle states (e.g., sleep mode, latest OTA version, transport mode) to optimize the state of charge.
• Logistics & Shuttling: You may be called upon to shuttle vehicles to the service center or local charging stations, based on need.
• Training & Career Development: Participate in the Rivian Learning Network (RLN) modules, and on-the-job mentorship. Learn to diagnose software and ECU issues so that vehicles throughput can be optimized while in VDC inventory.
• Team Collaboration: Maintain a flexible, "all-hands-on-deck" mindset to provide cross-functional support wherever needed, treating the vehicle inventory and facility as if it were your own.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or recognized equivalency preferred. Basic knowledge of EV functionality and previous technical experience
• Strong understanding of finished vehicle inventory mechanics, including assignment, correcting displaced vehicles, translating 3PL reports, and forecasting surges or capacity limits. At least 6 months of hands-on experience in finished vehicle inventory management (or a similar role), with 1–2 years strongly preferred
• System Expertise: Must be familiar with OBL YMS and data export functions.
• Data Analysis (Google Workspace): Must be familiar with Google Sheets, including general formula use and standard spreadsheet functions.
• Data Visualization: Ability to create basic slides in Google Slides preferred.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills are needed to effectively collaborate with a wide variety of internal teams and external vendors such as truckaway drivers, rail unloaders, Service Center technicians, and OBL National Leadership
• Driving Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license in your state of residence. Must have a clean driving record: no driving-related suspensions or revocations within the last 3–5 years, no drug or alcohol-related incidents in the last 3 years, and no more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years. Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring.
• Skills & Attributes: A strong desire to learn, high adaptability, a passion for hands-on work, and excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Working Conditions: Ability to work a flexible 40-hour week, weekends and occasional holidays. Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions throughout the entirety of the shift, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Pay Disclosure

The salary/hourly range for this role starts at $25.00/hour. 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 rivianbenefits.com.

This job is not expected to be closed until 11/2.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

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Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.