Power Vehicle Operator - Perrysburg, Ohio

Whirlpool Corporation; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80+ hours of paid training

Up to 120 hours of paid time off (pror

tuition reimbursementGrowth

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a forklift/operator to safely move, stack, and retrieve materials within our Perrysburg, OH facility. You will operate various industrial trucks, ensuring continuous production line supply and organized inventory.

The role requires a HS Diploma and a PIT License, with a valid driver’s license often preferred. We offer paid training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma is required.
• PIT license is required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maneuver industrial trucks with attachments.
• Perform precise material handling and tiering into high-density storage areas.
• Ensure production lines are supplied with raw materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory documentation on production schedules and labels.
• Perform basic equipment upkeep and monitor battery/gas levels.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma

PIT License

Driver's 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.

Requisition ID: 72903

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 reimbursementGrowth opportunities

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