Forklift Operator & Material Handler - 2nd/3rd Shift

PPG; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in Oak Creek, WI is hiring a Material Handler for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role starts at $24.94 per hour and involves operating a swing-mast forklift to pick finished goods, prepare shipments, and load outbound trucks safely and accurately.

You will pick products from racking, verify orders, stage materials, prepare pallets with labels, and use scanners or a WMS to record movements. Daily equipment checks, a clean work area, and safety adherence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a swing‑mast forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Attention to detail and reliable work habits.
• Basic computer or scanner skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick products from racking using swing‑mast equipment.
• Verify order accuracy and stage materials for order.
• Prepare pallets, apply labels.
• Load trucks safely and efficiently.
• Use scanners or WMS to record picks and movements.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.
• Report inventory discrepancies or damaged goods.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Scanner/computer skills

Job description

PPG in Oak Creek, WI is hiring a Material Handler for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role starts at $24.94 per hour and involves operating a swing-mast forklift to pick finished goods, prepare shipments, and load outbound trucks safely and accurately.

You will pick products from racking, verify orders, stage materials, prepare pallets with labels, and use scanners or a WMS to record movements. Daily equipment checks, a clean work area, and safety adherence are required.