Warehouse Associate - Romeoville, IL

WEG Electric Corp; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Warehouse Associate in Romeoville, IL. The role involves receiving, storing, and distributing materials while operating forklifts in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have prior experience and be able to lift significant weights. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• 6 - 12 months of related experience required.
• Proficiency in forklift operation and safety knowledge desired.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items (up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick, pack, and distribute materials within the warehouse.
• Operate a forklift to transport items and load/unload products.
• Sort and place items according to predetermined sequences.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse safety

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Common hand tools

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WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Warehouse Associate to join our team in Romeoville, IL. This role receives, stores, picks, packs, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within the warehouse.

STARTING RATE: $20.00 - $20.60/hour

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.

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

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. 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.