Warehouse Associate I - WEG Marathon - WEG Electric Corp

Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Associate is primary responsibility is to pick and load product for outgoing delivery. In this role, you will select products from the Warehouse, load and secure goods to pallets, and move inventory to designated loading areas. You must have the ability to problem-solving skills, comply with all relevant safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

To ensure your success you need the ability to follow instructions and operate a fork lift.

Major Responsibilities:

• Reads customer delivery pick order, determines items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, bins according to predetermined sequence (i.e. Size, type, style, color, or product code).
• Uses a RF scanner to enter records and record data.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Drives forklift (reach truck, Order Picker, Turret Truck, Sit Down) to Pick/Pack and transport items.
• Prepares parcels for shipping. Stage Pallets.
• Performs cycle counts
• Loads and unloads vehicles.

Required Education / Experience / Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year experience driver Forklift
• Minimum 2 years work experience in a production or warehouse environment
• Customer Service Oriented
• Ability to work with limited Supervision
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Willing to work at heights of 25 feet or more while secured by a harness

Language: English (Spanish/English) a plus

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

This position is done in a Warehouse environment typically indoors but may require access to outdoors for work at times. This position requires the ability to drive a forklift: Reach Truck, Order Picker and/or Turret Truck. This position requires the ability to work at heights of 25 feet or more secured by a harness. The position requires a person to be able to frequently walk, stand, bend and twist; see, hear and talk; use fingers and hands, handle or feel controls or product; use hands and arms to reach, hold and carry product. Frequently lifting/moving up to 35 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs. is required. This position also requires a person to handle different temperatures as the Warehouse is hot in the summer and cooler in the winter.

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.