Warehouse Associate

WEG Electric Corp; Fairview (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in the United States is seeking a Warehouse Associate to receive, store, pick, pack and distribute materials, tools and products within the warehouse. This role supports efficient warehouse operations and ensures accurate order fulfillment.

The ideal candidate has 6–12 months of related experience, proficiency with sit-down/stand-up forklifts or reach trucks, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. HS diploma or GED is preferred, and a valid US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• 6–12 months of related experience required.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating sit-down/stand-up forklift and reach truck.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick, pack and distribute materials within the warehouse.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves.
• Mark materials with identifying information and record quantities received or distributed.
• Operate forklift to move stored items to packing/shipping areas.
• Frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and push up to 25 lbs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

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 a great opportunity for a Warehouse Associate to join our team. 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.

Education:

• 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.