Day Shift Material Handler — $20.11/hr

PPG; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is hiring a Material Handler for the first shift (8:00am–4:30pm) in Texas. Starting pay is $20.11 per hour, with duties to ensure quality product availability and timely shipping. You will support safe, efficient warehouse operations and stock rotation.

As part of our distribution team, you will unload trailers, use RF scanners, process orders, and prepare shipping documents in Oracle WMS, while adhering to DOT, OSHA, EPA and PPG policies. Prior warehouse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years warehouse/manufacturing experience.
• Basic reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills.
• Previous fork-truck and hand-jack experience beneficial.
• Paint or hazardous materials experience a plus.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trailers from plant or suppliers of finished goods using hand or electric powered equipment.
• Check incoming shipments and place material in proper storage bin locations while maintaining proper stock rotation of materials.
• Process all types of orders (pallet, small package, etc.) efficiently and without error.
• Use computers, RF scanners and power equipment as well as following distribution best practices regarding efficient workflow/processing.
• Prepare shipping documents for all outgoing shipments ensuring all required inputs are entered into the Oracle Warehouse Management Software.
• Understand and adhere to all applicable DOT, OSHA, EPA, EEO, ISO and other PPG policies procedures and regulations.
• Participate in inventory, cycle counting, and audits as required. Ensure times replenishment and identification of potential material shortages.
• Participate in safety meetings, safety observations, and all other required meetings.
• Perform minor maintenance as required on warehouse equipment including the electric/manual pallet jack, forklift and other special equipment related to the distribution center.
• Performs general housekeeping practices to ensure operation of a safe and well-maintained facility.
• Assists the Distribution Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor in the performance of selected duties or special projects as required.

Skills

Reading & Math

Forklift Experience

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

PPG is hiring a Material Handler for the first shift (8:00am–4:30pm) in Texas. Starting pay is $20.11 per hour, with duties to ensure quality product availability and timely shipping. You will support safe, efficient warehouse operations and stock rotation.

As part of our distribution team, you will unload trailers, use RF scanners, process orders, and prepare shipping documents in Oracle WMS, while adhering to DOT, OSHA, EPA and PPG policies. Prior warehouse experience is preferred.