Power Vehicle Operator

Whirlpool • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Power Vehicle Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating industrial trucks powered by gasoline, liquefied gas, or electricity. The operator uses specialized attachments to move, stack, and retrieve materials throughout the facility, support production-line supply, and keep inventory organized. The role also includes material documentation and basic equipment upkeep.

Operators must meet the listed Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) physical and medical standards. These include specified vision and hearing abilities, musculoskeletal capacity to safely operate a PIT, medical fitness for duty, and the ability to lift items weighing up to 60 pounds at the stated frequencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• PIT License.
• Meet the stated PIT operator vision standards: correctable visual acuity of 20/40 in each eye, no double vision or tropia, and normal field of view and color vision; monocular vision requires individual evaluation.
• Meet the stated hearing standard: no more than 25 dB hearing loss at 500, 1,000, and 2,000 Hz in the best ear without a hearing aid.
• Have no ergonomic impairment affecting the use or strength of the back, fingers, arms, or other biomechanics that could interfere with safe PIT operation.
• Be fit for duty with no uncontrolled illness that could cause unexpected loss of consciousness or equilibrium, or compromise mental alertness or judgment, including issues related to alcohol or drug abuse.
• Be able to lift 1–5 pounds continuously, 5–35 pounds frequently, and 35–60 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maneuver industrial trucks powered by gasoline, liquefied gas, or electricity, using attachments such as forks, clamps, or elevating platforms.
• Handle, load, and tier materials precisely in high-density storage areas.
• Keep production lines 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 and managing battery or gas levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED