Power Vehicle Operator - Perrysburg, Ohio

Whirlpool, Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid time off

Benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Perrysburg, Ohio is seeking an experienced forklift operator to safely move, stack, and transport materials across the facility to keep production lines supplied. The role requires operating various industrial trucks and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Qualifications include a HS diploma, PIT license, and a valid driver's license. The company offers extensive paid training, generous paid time off, comprehensive health benefits and tuition reimbursement, with

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• PIT license is required to operate material-handling equipment.
• Valid driver's license may be required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maneuver forklifts and other industrial trucks with attachments.
• Perform precise material handling and staging in high-density storage areas.
• Ensure production lines are supplied with raw materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and production labels.

Skills

Driver's license

Forklift operation

Education

HS Diploma

PIT License

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 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.

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

Education: HS Diploma

Certifications/Licenses required: PIT License

May require a valid drivers license

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
• 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.