Warehouse Associate

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is hiring Warehouse Associates to receive, store, pick, pack and distribute materials within our Duluth, GA facility. You will move items from receiving to storage, assemble customer orders, and prepare pallets for shipment.

Proficiency with sit-down and reach forklift is preferred, with 6–12 months of related experience. HS diploma or GED is preferred; ability to lift up to 50 lbs applies; full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts is required or preferred.
• Basic safety and material handling knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Convey materials from receiving or production to storage or designated areas.
• Sort and place items on racks or bins by size, type, or code.
• Fill requisitions and work orders for materials or stock items.
• Assemble customer orders and prepare pallets for shipment.
• Mark materials with identifying information and record quantities.
• Operate forklift to move items to packing/shipping areas.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Receiving product

Bulk storage

Cycle counting

Hand tools

Education

HS diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Reach truck

Job description

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net.

About The Role

WEG Electric Corp. has multiple Warehouse Associate openings. This role receives, stores, picks, packs, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within the warehouse.

Primary Responsibilities

• Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sort and place items on racks, shelves, or in bins, according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Open bales, crates, and other containers.
• Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Operate forklift to transport stored items from shelves to package area for shipment.
• Frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and push up to 25 lbs.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education

• No education required. HS diploma or GED preferred.

Knowledge / Training

• Demonstrated proficiency operating a sit-down/stand-up forklift and reach truck and the ability to become certified.
• Knowledge of order picking, receiving product, understanding how to piece orders together, and outbound product loading/unloading.
• Product on racking and bulk storage and cycle counting.
• General warehouse safety is strongly desired.
• Ability to use common hand tools.

Experience

• 6 - 12 months of related experience is required.

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.