Power Vehicle Operator - 2nd Shift - Sturtevant

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

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, is seeking a qualified individual for the role centered around operating industrial trucks. The successful candidate will ensure smooth material handling, maintain inventory, and uphold the safety standards while performing various logistical tasks.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid PIT License, and adherence to specific physical standards related to operating powered industrial trucks. This is an essential role within our production facility.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PIT License.
• Visual acuity must correctable to 20/40 in each eye.
• Hearing loss must be no more than 25 dB in the best ear.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maneuver various industrial trucks.
• Perform precise material handling and loading.
• Ensure supply of raw materials to production lines.
• Maintain accurate inventory documentation.
• Perform basic equipment upkeep.

Skills

Safe operation of industrial trucks

Material handling

Inventory management

Education

High School 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 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.

Requisition ID: 71991

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

Education: HS Diploma or GED

Certifications/Licenses required: PIT License

Physical Requirements

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.