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Material Handler - 1st Shift - Ottawa, OH
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Location

Ottawa

Type

full-time

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About this role

Requisition ID: 69581 

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. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com

 

This role in summary

We’re looking for Material Handlers 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. Our material handlers include material tugger drivers, forklift operators, line side kitters, supermarket pickers, clamp and reach truck drivers.

 

Wage rate is $20.25 an hour. 3rd shift premum is $1.00 per hour.

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

  • 3+ months of experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

Preferred skills and experiences

  • 1+ year of consistent work experience

  • Forklift or power vehicle experience

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

  • Apprenticeships

  • Growth opportunities

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Material Handling,Forklift Operation,Safety Compliance,Communication,Transportation,Equipment Maintenance,Sorting,Picking Orders,Quality Control,Teamwork,Problem Solving,Time Management,Attention to Detail,Record Keeping,Propane Tank Handling,Manual Labor

About Whirlpool

Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110+ years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

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. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • Material Handlers operate power vehicle equipment and follow delivery schedules throughout the plant. They are responsible for transporting, stacking, and reporting on the condition of materials and equipment.

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What does a Material Handler - 1st Shift - Ottawa, OH do at Whirlpool?

As a Material Handler - 1st Shift - Ottawa, OH at Whirlpool, you will: material Handlers operate power vehicle equipment and follow delivery schedules throughout the plant. They are responsible for transporting, stacking, and reporting on the condition of materials and equipment..

Why join Whirlpool as a Material Handler - 1st Shift - Ottawa, OH?

Whirlpool is a leading Manufacturing company.

Is the Material Handler - 1st Shift - Ottawa, OH position at Whirlpool remote?

The Material Handler - 1st Shift - Ottawa, OH position at Whirlpool is based in Ottawa, Ohio, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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