Sr. Inventory Associate

Rivian Automotive; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Inventory Warehouse Associate to maintain inventory accuracy, move materials, and resolve movement errors. You will participate in inbound, outbound, and repackaging activities, while upholding safety and cleanliness across the warehouse.

The role involves ergonomics, operating powered equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement. Texas-based applicants earn $28/hour with a strong benefits package for full-time and part-time staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior warehouse experience (automotive preferred).
• Forklift experience required.
• Experience with WMS and SAP/EWM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and help root cause any identified gaps.
• Relocate material based on part characteristics, demand changes, safety concern, and consolidation needs.
• Ensure materials are stored in a safe manner.
• Determine root cause of material movement errors and resolve them.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles.
• Identify inventory concerns based on quantity or quality discrepancies.
• Provide input into safety, quality, and throughput opportunities.
• Understand and utilize standard work.
• Maintain the proper use of equipment.
• Repackage materials to meet the distribution requirements for Service Parts.
• Operate several types of powered equipment (forklift, stock chaser, etc.).
• Support general material handling request from leadership and team members.
• Participate in group efforts to foster an environment based on continuous improvement.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP/EWM

Microsoft Office

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 Sr. Inventory Warehouse Associate, you are responsible for warehouse maintenance associated to inventory accuracy, material relocation, and material movement error resolution. In addition, you will participate in material handling including inbound, outbound, inventory, and repackaging activities. You will foster a safe working environment, maintain organized cleanliness, and provide feedback on improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and help root cause any identified gaps
• Relocate material based on part characteristics, demand changes, safety concern, and consolidation needs
• Ensure materials are stored in a safe manner
• Determine root cause of material movement errors and resolve them
• Load and unload delivery vehicles
• Identify inventory concerns based on quantity or quality discrepancies
• Provide input into safety, quality, and throughput opportunities
• Understand and utilize standard work
• Maintain the proper use of equipment
• Repackage materials to meet the distribution requirements for Service Parts
• Operate several types of powered equipment (forklift, stock chaser, etc.)
• Support general material handling request from leadership and team members
• Participate in group efforts to foster an environment based on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or other recognized high school equivalency credential preferred
• Prior experience in a warehouse environment (automotive preferred)
• Previous forklift experience
• Experience utilizing a WMS with SAP/EWM preferred
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge in Microsoft Office
• Ability to understand tasks and responsibilities
• Ability operating an order picker above floor level
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day
• Frequent use of hands to handle materials up to 50 lbs.
• Required to stoop and kneel to retrieve materials up to 50 lbs. under select racking or floor pile locations
• Required to communicate using telephone or email
• Ability to view, read, and interpret documents, safety rules, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Pay Disclosure

The hourly rate is $28.00 per hour for Texas based applicants. 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.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than June 15, 2026.

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].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

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.

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