Warehouse Associate

Bunge • Sandston, VA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Warehouse Associates handle finished products before customer delivery, ensuring packaging and transportation standards are followed. The role requires knowledge of product descriptions, palletizing methods, and lot numbers to process orders accurately. Proper loading is essential to meet state and interstate highway trailer-weight requirements and prevent product damage. Associates actively participate in Bunge’s Employee Safety Policy and maintain a safe work environment.

The position is in Sandston, Virginia. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts available on first shift (6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.), second shift (2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.), or third shift (10:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.). Occasional overtime may be needed. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour, and the role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Order selection and loading take place in a 45°F environment. The work involves operating a sit-down forklift, stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, stacking cases, and manually stretch wrapping. Applicants must pass a functional capacity test before employment. Training requirements include Good Manufacturing Practices, sit-down forklift operation, and motorized pallet movers.

Requirements

• Proficiency with basic communication skills.
• Must pass a functional capacity test prior to employment.
• Ability to perform work involving stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, stacking cases, and manual stretch wrapping.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstration of proper forklift operation is preferred.
• High school graduation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work consistently in a safe manner.
• Perform basic order selection, picking, palletizing, and loading for finished product orders.
• Inspect trailers before loading to ensure they meet company standards.
• Determine appropriate load stacking and sequence, following FIFO.
• Verify product codes, lot numbers, and item counts.
• Prepare accurate picking and loading records to support transportation and customer receiving documents, accounting, invoicing, and finished-product inventory.
• Operate transportation equipment safely and lock and chock trailers for personal safety.
• Store products safely to prevent safety incidents.
• Maintain the order and arrangement of finished products in storage areas to protect product integrity and quality, and keep areas neat and clean.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of employee contributions.
• Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually.
• Vacation time, accrued per pay period based on an 8-hour shift; amount varies by years of service.
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed