Power Vehicle Operator

This role in summary

We’re looking for Material Handlers (material tugger drivers and materials line side kitters with the possibility of  tow motor drivers) to Operate power vehicle equipment in accordance with company regulations, requirements and safety instructions. Follow standard delivery schedules/routes throughout the plant. Perform routine maintenance and equipment reporting as required

All Shifts Available 

Day Shift: Monday-Friday 6:35am-3:05pm

Night Shift: Sunday night-Thursday Night 10pm-6:30am

Pay Rate

Starting wage is $20.85

Night Shift: $1.00 shift premium 

Your responsibilities will include

 Your responsibilities will include

• Receives verbal or written instruction from departmental supervisor, area supervisor, or expeditors as to work assignments.

• Must be able to communicate and receive communications regarding safety components and job instruction.  

• Works from printed/digital manifest for picking orders. 

• Picks up, transports, and positions or tiers a variety of parts or materials as directed. 

• As required, selects, hunts, or sorts material to be moved.

• Returns empty containers of various types to predetermined locations. 

• Submits written reports pertaining to condition of vehicle, I.e. gas, water, oil, hydraulic pressure, general operating condition, etc. 

• Changes propane gas tanks as required, uses correct clamping pressure, following established procedures.

• Exercises care of product quality in transporting or stacking material.

• Transports, changes, moves, loads, or unloads material from container to container or forks as required, manually or utilizing material handling equipment.

• Does miscellaneous off truck material handling as required.

• Must work the required number of hours as determined by department, shift and position.

• Performs duties of a similar or lesser skill to facilitate the flow of work in the department.

• Successfully complete company training/safety program

Minimum requirements

• High School Diploma/GED

• At least 18 years old or older

• Valid drivers license 

• 3+ months of experience driving a tugger or forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

• 1 year of consistent work experience

• Provide a high school diploma, GED, or HS transcript 

Preferred skills and experiences

• Forklift or power vehicle experience

Why should you apply?

Whirlpool offers full-time employees an excellent wage and benefits package, including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, 401K, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.