Power Vehicle Operator

Whirlpool, Inc.; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k and retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Cleveland, TN is seeking a skilled Stand-Up PIT operator to ensure efficient movement of materials and steady supply to production lines. You will operate stand-up equipment, perform precise loading, and help maintain organized inventory daily.

The role requires HS diploma or GED and a PIT license, with opportunities for paid training, benefits, and career growth within the warehouse operations team.

Qualifications

• Stand up PIT experience preferred.
• Must meet PIT operator medical standards.
• Ability to read labels and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maneuver stand-up PITs with attachments.
• Perform precise material handling and tiering of materials.
• Ensure production lines are consistently supplied with raw materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records on schedules and labels.
• Perform basic equipment upkeep like lubrication and monitoring battery/gas levels.

Skills

Stand up forklift experience

Education

HS 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 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

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.