Warehouse Associate / Loader

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Romeoville, IL is hiring a Warehouse Associate / Loader to load and unload trailers, verify freight, and secure goods for shipment. The position requires operating a sit-down/stand-up forklift and reach truck, with certification possible.

HS diploma or GED is preferred and at least 1 year of relevant experience is expected. The role emphasizes safe loading procedures, organizational efficiency, and teamwork within a dynamic warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating a sit-down/stand-up forklift and reach truck, with ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently while following proper loading procedures.
• Verify freight for accuracy, quantity, and condition before loading.
• Properly stack, organize, and secure freight to prevent damage during transportation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dock area at all times.
• Follow supervisor instructions and meet productivity expectations.
• Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Sort and place items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves for packing or shipping.

Skills

Order picking

Safety awareness

Warehouse teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Reach truck

Forklift certification

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 in Romeoville, IL as a Loader. This role load and unload trailers safely and efficiently while following proper loading procedures within the warehouse.

Pay Range

$18.06 - $22.58 per hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently while following proper loading procedures.
• Verify freight for accuracy, quantity, and condition before loading.
• Properly stack, organize, and secure freight to prevent damage during transportation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dock area at all times.
• Follow supervisor instructions, meet productivity expectations.
• 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.

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

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required.

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vison, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K, Paid Time Off, Eleven Paid Holidays, and one floating holiday.

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.