Warehouse Associate: Forklift-Ready Material Handling

WEG Electric Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is hiring a Warehouse Associate to receive, store, pick, pack, and distribute materials within the warehouse located in Woodlands, TX. The role requires forklift operation, order picking, and adherence to safety standards.

The position demands 6–12 months of related experience, no formal education required (HS diploma or GED preferred), and willingness to become forklift-certified. You will work with pallets, packing, and shipping tasks, with regular lifting requirements.

Qualifications

• No education required; HS diploma or GED preferred.
• 6–12 months of related experience required.
• Ability to operate sit-down/stand-up forklift and reach truck; willing to become certified.
• Knowledge of order picking, receiving products, and outbound loading/unloading.
• Product stored on racking and bulk storage; cycle counting.
• General warehouse safety is strongly desired.
• Ability to use common hand tools.

Responsibilities

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

Education

HS diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Job description

WEG Electric Corp. is hiring a Warehouse Associate to receive, store, pick, pack, and distribute materials within the warehouse located in Woodlands, TX. The role requires forklift operation, order picking, and adherence to safety standards.

The position demands 6–12 months of related experience, no formal education required (HS diploma or GED preferred), and willingness to become forklift-certified. You will work with pallets, packing, and shipping tasks, with regular lifting requirements.