Material Handler - 1st and 3rd Shift - Ottawa, OH

Whirlpool, Inc.; Port Clinton (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, 401k and more

Tuition reimbursement

Apprenticeships

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking Material Handlers to operate power vehicle equipment and follow safety instructions in a manufacturing environment in Port Clinton, OH. The role includes picking, transporting, and stacking materials per manifests with shift-specific pay details.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and 3+ months in a production or warehouse setting. Benefits and training opportunities are offered as part of a growing manufacturing career path.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience and power vehicle operation skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated safety compliance and ability to follow instructions.
• Teamwork and reliable attendance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receives instruction from supervisors and expeditors regarding work assignments.
• Communicates clearly about safety components and job instructions.
• Works from printed/digital manifests for picking orders.
• Picks, transports, and positions parts or materials as directed.
• Operates material handling equipment and transports goods.
• Completes company safety trainings and reports equipment condition.

Skills

Forklift experience

Power vehicle operations

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

We’re looking for Material Handlers to operate power vehicle equipment in accordance with company regulations, requirements and safety instructions. Follow standard delivery schedules/routes throughout the plant. Perform routine maintenance and equipment reporting as required. Our material handlers include material tugger drivers, forklift operators, line side kitters, supermarket pickers, clamp and reach truck drivers.

Wage rate is $20.75 an hour. 3rd shift premum is $1.00 per hour.

Your responsibilities will include

• Receives verbal or written instruction from departmental supervisor, area supervisor, or expeditors as to work assignments.
• Must be able to communicate and receive communications regarding safety components and job instruction.
• Works from printed/digital manifest for picking orders.
• Picks up, transports, and positions or tiers a variety of parts or materials as directed.
• As required, selects, hunts, or sorts material to be moved.
• Returns empty containers of various types to predetermined locations.
• Submits written reports pertaining to condition of vehicle, I.e. gas, water, oil, hydraulic pressure, general operating condition, etc.
• Changes propane gas tanks as required, uses correct clamping pressure, following established procedures.
• Exercises care of product quality in transporting or stacking material.
• Transports, changes, moves, loads, or unloads material from container to container or forks as required, manually or utilizing material handling equipment.
• Does miscellaneous off truck material handling as required.
• Must work the required number of hours as determined by department, shift and position.
• Performs duties of a similar or lesser skill to facilitate the flow of work in the department.
• Successfully complete company training/safety program.

Minimum requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 18 years old or older
• 3+ months of experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

Preferred skills and experiences

• 1+ year of consistent work experience
• Forklift or power vehicle experience

Why should you apply?

• Up to 80+ hours of paid training
• Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately
• We offer manufacturing careers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Apprenticeships
• Growth opportunities

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.