Material Handler

PPG Vietnam Co Ltd; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Material Handler for our Grand Prairie, TX distribution center. Starting pay is $23.03 per hour, with overtime opportunities based on business needs.

You will unload trailers, locate materials in proper bins, and process orders using RF scanners and Oracle WMS to ensure accurate, timely fulfillment. You will participate in inventory counts and safety meetings, supporting the Distribution Manager and team to maintain high standards of quality and compliance with all regulations

Qualifications

• 1–2 years warehouse/manufacturing experience.
• Basic reading, writing, math, and communication skills.
• Experience with paint and/or hazardous materials is a plus.
• Able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Forklift and hand-jack experience beneficial.
• Willing to work holidays and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trailers from plant or suppliers using hand or electric powered equipment.
• Check incoming shipments and store material in proper locations with stock rotation.
• Process all types of orders (pallet, small package) efficiently and without error.
• Use computers, RF scanners and power equipment for efficient workflow and processing.
• Prepare shipping documents for outgoing shipments using Oracle WMS.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, EPA, EEO, ISO, and PPG policies and regulations.
• Participate in inventory, cycle counting, and audits; identify shortages.
• Attend safety meetings and other required meetings.
• Perform minor maintenance on warehouse equipment (pallet jack, forklift).
• Assist Distribution Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Reading and math

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Forklift experience

Tools

RF scanners

Oracle WMS

Job description

Material Handler – Grand Prairie, TX

Starting Pay is $23.03-hour

Some Overtime available depending on business needs.

As a Material Handleryou will be a crucial part of our operations, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people's lives!

Primary 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 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.
• Assists the Distribution Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor in the performance of selected duties or special projects as required.

Qualifications

• One to Two years warehouse/manufacturing experience.
• Need to have basic reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills to process orders and complete paperwork.
• Previous experience in paint and or/hazardous materials is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills, detail oriented, basic computer and organizational skills.
• Repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds and stand on feet for extended period of time.
• Previous fork-truck and hand-jack experience beneficial.
• Ability to work holidays and overtime as needed.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

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.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .

PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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