Material Handler - Perrysburg, Ohio

Whirlpool•Perrysburg, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, packaging, and organization of materials, components, and finished goods throughout the plant, yard, or warehouse. The role supports production, logistics, and quality teams by operating powered industrial vehicles, conducting material transactions, and performing packaging and assembly support tasks. The position includes operating forklifts, reach trucks, clamp trucks, tuggers with dolly trains, and Turret trucks, including work at heights up to 20 feet. Duties also include supplying production lines, loading and unloading materials, preparing customer orders, inspecting components, managing inventory records and transactions, maintaining work areas, and providing immediate production-floor support. The work requires standing for extended periods—up to 12 hours a day—walking long distances, climbing stairs, repetitive bending and rotating, and repetitively lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds. The posting describes both non-temperature-controlled manufacturing areas and a fully air-conditioned manufacturing plant.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 6 months of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Ability to obtain required certifications and licenses, including a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) license.
Fork truck certification and expertise operating stand-up, sit-down, high-reach, and Very Narrow Aisle (VNA)/Turret truck vehicles.
Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 12 hours a day; walk long distances; climb stairs; and perform repetitive bending and rotating, with or without accommodation.
Ability to repetitively lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maneuver powered industrial vehicles, including forklifts, reach trucks, clamp trucks, tuggers with dolly trains, and Turret trucks.
Perform pre-shift vehicle inspections and basic equipment upkeep, including managing battery or gas levels and changing propane tanks.
Handle, load, tier, and transport materials to maintain production-line supply.
Load and unload trays, racks, shelves, pallets, and trucks, by hand or using powered vehicles and conveyance equipment.
Secure outbound loads using strapping, bracing, or padding; attach lifting gear and operate hand-operated cranes or hoists, or signal overhead crane operators.
Perform assembly and value-add tasks such as kitting, simple subassembly, and packaging.
Compile customer orders using shipping manifests and package them for transport using equipment such as power stretch wrappers and shrink bundlers.
Verify components against bills of materials and visually inspect parts and cartons for damage; appropriately dispose of non-conforming materials.
Stock cartons, units, and filters; place, remove, and transport paint racks from the paint line.
Assemble crates, open containers, and use banding machines and clinchers to secure bundles.
Assemble and align portable conveyor sections and perform minor changeover duties such as hook changes.
Shovel loose materials into hoppers or containers.
Collect, label, and deliver material samples to the lab and support packaging tests, including rough-handling tests.
Count, weigh, and record units moved; attach identifying tags or labels to containers.
Verify part numbers and quantities, scan inventory, and complete required system transactions using a personal computer or RF scan gun.
Process receiving paperwork for incoming raw materials.
Perform daily, quarterly, and yearly cycle counts and other inventory practices.
Maintain work areas and machines through housekeeping and 5S practices.
Perform minor maintenance and simple adjustments or repairs, such as realigning belts or replacing rollers, using hand tools.
Respond to operator call lights as a first point of contact, troubleshooting and resolving production-floor issues through the Help Chain.
Assist in training junior operators and developing standard work procedures.

Benefits

Up to 120 hours of paid time off in the first year, prorated based on start date.
12 paid holidays per year.
Opportunities for voluntary overtime.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage starting on the first day of employment.
Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
Life insurance coverage.
Employee discounts on Whirlpool Corporation appliances.
Annual safety shoe credit for standard safety footwear models.
Tuition assistance for technical training, certifications, and degree programs.
Structured internal bidding and advancement pathways into technical, leadership, quality auditing, and skilled trade positions.