Raw Materials Operator

PPG Industries; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Clayton is seeking a Warehouse Operative / Raw Materials Operator on a full-time permanent basis. You will be responsible for receiving, storing, moving and distributing materials while maintaining safety and housekeeping.

You will read production schedules, pick and distribute materials, operate forklifts and Hi-Rise equipment, and ensure accuracy of stock locations. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail and adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes and inventory management.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, shipping documents, and production schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid Forklift Truck licence/certification.
• Experience operating Hi-Rise equipment.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials, products, and equipment.
• Load and unload deliveries from trucks and other transport vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine material handling requirements.
• Pick, gather, and distribute materials to designated departments or locations as required.
• Transport materials between receiving, production, storage, and shipping areas.
• Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or storage bins according to established procedures, product codes, size, type, style, or colour.
• Maintain accurate stock locations and support inventory control activities.
• Operate material handling equipment, including gas-powered and electric-powered forklift trucks.
• Move, stack, load, and unload raw materials, components, finished goods, and other products safely.
• Operate high-reach (Hi-Rise) equipment to place and retrieve materials from storage racks where required.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are completed in accordance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with general warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

MHE operation

Inventory management

Reading orders

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Hi-Rise equipment

WMS experience

Job description

The Warehouse Operative is responsible for the safe and efficient receiving, storage, movement, and distribution of materials, products, tools, and equipment within the warehouse. The role supports operational and customer requirements by ensuring inventory is handled accurately and stored appropriately while maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping.

Raw Materials Operator

Clayton

Full time | Permanent

Job Purpose

The Warehouse Operative is responsible for the safe and efficient receiving, storage, movement, and distribution of materials, products, tools, and equipment within the warehouse. The role supports operational and customer requirements by ensuring inventory is handled accurately and stored appropriately while maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials, products, and equipment.
• Load and unload deliveries from trucks and other transport vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine material handling requirements.
• Pick, gather, and distribute materials to designated departments or locations as required.
• Transport materials between receiving, production, storage, and shipping areas.
• Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or storage bins according to established procedures, product codes, size, type, style, or colour.
• Maintain accurate stock locations and support inventory control activities.
• Operate material handling equipment, including gas-powered and electric-powered forklift trucks.
• Move, stack, load, and unload raw materials, components, finished goods, and other products safely.
• Operate high-reach (Hi-Rise) equipment to place and retrieve materials from storage racks where required.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are completed in accordance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with general warehouse duties as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Good understanding of warehouse processes and inventory management.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, shipping documents, and production schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Valid Forklift Truck (FLT) licence/certification.
• Experience operating high-reach or Hi-Rise equipment.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory tracking systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials safely.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and carry out manual handling activities throughout the shift.

Working Conditions

• Warehouse-based role.
• Regular use of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• May involve shift work, overtime, and working to production or customer delivery deadlines.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

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We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

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