Labor Pool

Whirlpool Corporation; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training 80+ hrs

Paid time off 120 hrs

Medical/dental/vision

401k

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Apprenticeship programs

Career growth

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is hiring for a Labor Pool role at its Cleveland, Tennessee facility. The position supports multiple manufacturing functions, including material movement, assembly, packing, and machine operation, to maintain steady workflow and prevent bottlenecks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of manufacturing experience, with the ability to work 8–12 hour shifts, stand continuously, and lift up to 50 lbs. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of manufacturing experience.
• Able to stand for an entire 8–12 hour shift and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Dynamic deployment: take assignments from the shift supervisor based on production gaps and staff availability.
• Perform general assembly and component handling per work orders and drawings.
• Set up and operate production machines and perform basic fabrication tasks as specified.
• Move materials with hand trucks or hoists and verify weights of finished goods.
• Support maintenance and quality checks to meet throughput targets and standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional

Requisition ID: 73440

This Role In Summary

information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The Labor Pool provides essential, highly adaptive general labor support across various manufacturing functions—including material movement, assembly, packing, and specialized machine operation—to ensure continuous workflow, mitigate production bottlenecks, and maintain plant cleanliness. It serves as an entry point for individuals to gain exposure to different positions and manufacturing processes.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Dynamic Deployment and Integration: Report to the shift supervisor daily to receive assignments based on real-time production gaps, staff absences, or volume surges. Quickly adapt to different team dynamics and workflows with minimal transition time.
• Production and Assembly: Perform general assembly of components, subassemblies, or products by following work orders, production drawings, or verbal instructions. This includes positioning and feeding parts or materials for processing (feeding and off bearing).
• Specialized Operation and Setup: Operate, or assist with the setup of, various production machines such as presses, forming machines, and conveyors. Perform specialized fabrication and joining tasks, including brazing or soft soldering metal components according to specifications.
• Material Handling and Logistics: Load, unload, and move materials, parts, and finished goods within the plant using material handling equipment (e.g., hand truck, hoist). Transport, stack, mark, and pack finished products, load packaging machines, and verify container weights.
• Maintenance and Quality Control: Provide the necessary labor or technical support to mitigate bottlenecks and maintain target throughput. Monitor machine operation and finished work pieces to detect defects and ensure all products meet rigorous quality standards. Perform basic machine care and minor maintenance, such as oiling, lubricating, adding coolant, or making simple repairs.
• Frequent use of hands for repetitive tasks, fine manipulation (assembly, soldering/brazing), and handling large objects. Regular bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting.
• Excellent visual acuity required for monitoring machine operation, quality control, and detecting defects.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including noise, moving mechanical parts, and fluctuating temperatures.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or a GED
• 6 months manufacturing experience
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for an entire shift (8-12 hours). Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry materials up to 40 lbs frequently, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Skills And Experiences

2 years consistent work history in a manufacturing environment

Why should you apply?

• 2 years consistent work history in a manufacturing environment
• Up to 80+ hours of paid training
• Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and other benefits available immediately
• Quarterly bonus opportunities!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Apprenticeship Program(s)
• Career growth opportunities and development

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.