Power Vehicle Operator - 2nd Shift - Sturtevant

Whirlpool, Inc.; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool, Inc. in Sturtevant, Wisconsin is seeking a responsible individual for the operation of industrial trucks. In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient handling of materials while maintaining production lines and inventory accuracy.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma or GED, a PIT License, and meet specific physical requirements. Join Whirlpool to be part of a team committed to safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required for consideration.
• PIT License is mandatory for operating industrial trucks.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maneuver various industrial trucks.
• Perform loading and tiering of materials.
• Ensure production lines are supplied with raw materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory documentation.
• Perform basic equipment upkeep.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

PIT License

Job description

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maneuver various industrial trucks 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.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED.
• Certifications/Licenses required: PIT License.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

EEO Statement

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.