Senior Material Handler: Forklift & Warehouse Operations

Sumitomo Drive Technologies; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401K & Match

LinkedIn Learning

YMCA discount

Job summary

Sumitomo Drive Technologies in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a full-time warehouse associate to load, unload, move and stock materials. The role requires forklift experience and at least three years in material handling, with a high school diploma or GED.

Base pay ranges from $21.44 to $26.77 per hour, with final salary based on experience. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO including birthday hours, company-paid insurance, 401(k) with matching, LinkedIn Learning access, and YMCA discounts.

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 pallet 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 in the warehouse.
• Ensure all safety & regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Three years material handling experience

Job description

Sumitomo Drive Technologies in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a full-time warehouse associate to load, unload, move and stock materials. The role requires forklift experience and at least three years in material handling, with a high school diploma or GED.

Base pay ranges from $21.44 to $26.77 per hour, with final salary based on experience. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO including birthday hours, company-paid insurance, 401(k) with matching, LinkedIn Learning access, and YMCA discounts.