Warehouse Associate - Edwardsville KS

WEG Company; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in the United States is hiring a Warehouse Associate to receive, store, pick, pack, and distribute materials within the warehouse.

The role requires 6–12 months of related experience, ability to operate sit-down and reach forklift, and proficiency in order picking and inventory handling. HS diploma or GED preferred; safety-minded team player.

This position offers a stable, hands-on role in a global manufacturing company with opportunities to grow within logistics and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures.
• Basic math and measuring skills for inventory.

Responsibilities

• Move materials from receiving to storage or other areas.
• Sort and place items on racks by size, type, or code.
• Fill requisitions and work orders for materials.
• Assemble customer orders and prepare for packing/shipping.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Open containers and record material quantities.
• Operate forklift to transport items to packing/shipping.
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs and push up to 25 lbs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Inventory management

Safety-conscious

Education

HS diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Reach truck

Job description

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

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.


• 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 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.