What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate I- 1st shift position at WEG Holding GmbH?
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, and 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 forklift.
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.
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 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.
WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.
Our business areas are divided as follows.
Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment
This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.
Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)
Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.
Commercial and Appliance Motors
In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.
Paints and Varnishes
In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.
