Receiving Clerk - Perrysburg, Ohio

About the role

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, driving innovation through brands such as Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025 the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales, about 90% in the Americas, employs 41,000 people, and operates 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. The Receiving Clerk is responsible for the comprehensive management of material flow across the facility, encompassing all stages from inbound receipt and verification to internal distribution and final outbound shipping. This role maintains inventory system integrity through meticulous record‑keeping, ensures production lines are continuously supplied, and coordinates carrier logistics for finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Inbound and Quality Control: Executes precise verification, counting, weighing, and quality inspection of all incoming shipments against purchase orders, bills of lading, and invoices, including identifying, rejecting, and resolving discrepancies or damages with shippers.
• Inventory and Data Management: Utilizes handheld scanners and computer systems (ERP/WMS/SAP) to accurately enter and track material receipt and movement, maintaining real‑time inventory accuracy.
• Material Handling and Movement: Safely operates various Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs), including forklifts, stand‑up lifts, and tuggers, to unload shipments, transport materials to storage areas, and stage inventory for the production line; may operate specialized equipment like overhead cranes for handling steel or other heavy materials.
• Outbound Logistics: Coordinates all outgoing freight, prepares necessary documentation (e.g., Bills of Lading in systems like SmartTrak), and verifies, labels, counts, and loads shipments.
• Leadership: May direct and coordinate the activities of others during the unloading, processing, and loading of shipments.
• The Receiving Clerk role involves active, hands‑on work in a warehouse or loading dock environment.
• Lifting & Carrying: Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including high‑visibility vests and safety‑toed footwear.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a valid Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) license (forklift, tugger, stand‑up).

Benefits

• Up to 80+ hours of paid training.
• Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date).
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and other benefits available immediately.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities.