Power Vehicle Operator

Whirlpool Corporation; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid time off

Benefits package

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Apprenticeship programs

Career growth

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Cleveland, TN is seeking a full‑time role operating stand‑up PITs to move, stack, and supply materials across the facility. You will drive, load, and tier materials, maintaining inventory and supporting production lines.

This position includes up to 80+ hours of paid training, benefits from day one, quarterly bonus opportunities, and tuition reimbursement, with clear paths for career growth within Whirlpool.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• PIT License required.
• Stand-up power vehicle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maneuver industrial trucks with attachments.
• Perform precise material handling and tiering into storage.
• Keep production lines supplied with raw materials.
• Maintain inventory documentation and production labels.
• Perform basic equipment upkeep and battery/gas checks.

Skills

Stand-up forklift

Material handling

Education

HS Diploma or GED

PIT License

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

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

This role in summary

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various industrial trucks (gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric) to move, stack, and retrieve materials. This role involves precise handling of lifting apparatuses to transport goods across the facility, ensuring production lines remain supplied and inventory is organized.

This role will operate a stand up piece of equipment.

Your responsibilities will include

• Safely drive and maneuver various industrial trucks (gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric) equipped with specialized attachments (forks, clamps, or elevating platforms).

• Perform precise material handling, loading, and tiering of materials into high-density storage areas.

• Ensure production lines are constantly supplied with raw materials.

• Maintain accurate inventory documentation, including recording weights or quantities on production schedules and labels.

• Perform basic equipment upkeep, such as lubricating parts or managing battery/gas levels.

Based on medical criteria for Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operators, the following physical and medical standards must be met:

• Vision: Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/40 in each eye with no double vision and no tropia. The operator must have a normal field of view and color vision. Monocular vision requires individual evaluation.

• Hearing: Hearing loss must be no more than 25 dB loss at 500, 1,000, and 2,000 Hz in the best ear without a hearing aid.

• Musculoskeletal: There must be no ergonomic impairment of the use or strength of the back, fingers, arms, or other bio-mechanical defects that may interfere with the ability to safely operate a PIT.

• Medical Fitness: The operator must be "fit for duty" and have no uncontrolled illness that has the potential to cause unexpected loss of consciousness, equilibrium, or compromise mental alertness and judgment, including issues related to alcohol and drug abuse.

• Lifting: The role requires continuous lifting of 1–5 lbs, frequent lifting of 5–35 lbs, or occasional lifting of 35–60 lbs.

Minimum requirements

Education: HS Diploma or GED

Certifications/Licenses required: PIT License

Preferred skills and experiences

Stand up power vehicle equipment experience preferred.

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, paid holidays, and other benefits available immediately

• Quarterly bonus opportunities!

• Tuition reimbursement

• Apprenticeship Program(s)

• Career growth opportunities and development

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

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.