Warehouse Associate

Bunge • Sandston, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Warehouse Associates handle finished product before customer delivery. They need to understand product packaging and transportation equipment standards, product descriptions, palletizing methods, and lot numbers to process orders accurately. Proper loading helps ensure trailer weights comply with state and interstate highway requirements and that products arrive undamaged. The role requires active participation in Bunge’s Employee Safety Policy and maintaining a safe work environment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts on one of three shifts: 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 job involves operating a sit-down forklift, stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, stacking cases, and manual stretch wrapping. Candidates must pass a functional capacity test before employment. Training is provided in Good Manufacturing Practices, sit-down forklift operation, and motorized pallet movers.

Requirements

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

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 functions for finished product orders.
• Inspect trailers before loading to ensure company standards are met.
• Determine proper load stacking and sequence, following FIFO.
• Verify product codes, lot numbers, and item counts.
• Prepare accurate picking and loading records to support transportation documents, customer receiving documents, product and lot accounting, customer invoicing, and finished-product inventory.
• Operate transportation equipment safely and lock and chock trailers for personal safety.
• Store products safely to prevent incidents.
• Maintain the order and arrangement of finished product in storage areas to protect product integrity and quality, and keep areas neat and clean.
• Perform other tasks and activities 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, with the amount based on years of service.

What This Job Offers

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