Warehouse Associate

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

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Fairview, OR is seeking a Warehouse Associate to receive, store, pick, pack and distribute materials. You will work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and help ensure accurate order fulfillment.

The role requires 6–12 months of related experience, HS diploma or GED preferred, and the ability to safely operate forklifts. We offer a full benefits package and a stable daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• 6–12 months related warehouse experience required.
• Ability to operate forklifts and reach trucks safely.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick, pack, and distribute materials within the warehouse.
• Operate forklifts to move items to packing and shipping areas.
• Record quantities and keep accurate inventory counts.
• Follow safety procedures and use hand tools as needed.
• Lift up to 50 lbs frequently and push up to 25 lbs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Materials handling

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Reach truck

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

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.