Whirlpool
Material Handler - Perrysburg, Ohio
Perrysburg,Ohio,USA · Junior
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- This highly diversified role supports production lines, logistics, and quality teams by operating powered industrial vehicles, executing material transactions, and performing value-add packaging and assembly support functions.
- Perform pre-shift inspections on all PIV equipment and perform basic upkeep, such as managing battery/gas levels or changing propane gas tanks.
- Perform precise material handling, loading, and tiering of materials into high-density storage areas to ensure production lines are constantly supplied with raw materials.
- Production Line & Packaging Support:
- Verify components against the Bill of Materials (BOM) and perform visual inspection to ensure parts or cartons are not damaged; dispose of non-conforming materials appropriately.
- Manage production flow by stocking cartons, units, and filters as needed; place, remove, and transport paint racks from the paint line.
- Assemble and align portable conveyor sections for efficient product flow and perform minor changeover duties (e.g., hook changes).
- Extract material samples, label them accurately, and transport them to the lab for quality analysis, and support packaging test execution (e.g., rough handling).
- Perform inventory practices with emphasis on cycle counts (daily, quarterly, yearly).
- Maintenance & General Support:
Requirements
- Verifies part numbers, confirms quantities, and accurately scans inventory and completes required system transactions using a personal computer or RF scan gun.
Nice to have
- Work Experience: 6+ months of experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment (1-2 years preferred) Why should you apply?
Compensation
- Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- 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.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- Company-provided annual safety shoe credit to order safety footwear with zero out-of-pocket cost for standard models.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance Paid Time Off (PTO):
- Earn up to 120 hours of PTO in your first year (prorated based on your start date).
- Access to comprehensive healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans) starting on your first day on the job -no waiting period.
- Retirement Plan:
- Secure your future with company-matched 401(k) retirement savings and life insurance coverage.
Company info
- Workplace Safety, Equipment & Environment Safety Shoe Allowance Program: Company-provided annual safety shoe credit to order safety footwear with zero out-of-pocket cost for standard models.
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