Material Handler

PPG Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries is hiring a Material Handler in Lima, OH. Start pay is $19/hr with bi-weekly pay and day shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Some overtime may be available.

You will unload trailers, check and store shipments, process orders, and use RF scanners and Oracle WMS to prepare outgoing shipments. You must meet safety policies and participate in audits and safety activities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years warehouse/manufacturing experience.
• Basic reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills.
• Experience with paint and/or hazardous materials is a plus.
• Good interpersonal, detail oriented, and organizational skills.
• Repeatedly lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.
• Forklift and hand-jack experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trailers using hand or electric equipment.
• Check shipments and store items in correct locations with proper stock rotation.
• Process orders (pallets, small packages) efficiently and accurately.
• Use computers, RF scanners, and power equipment per distribution standards.
• Prepare shipping documents in Oracle Warehouse Management Software.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, EPA, EEO, ISO policies and procedures.
• Assist in inventory, cycle counting and audits; identify shortages.
• Participate in safety meetings and observations; support upkeep of the facility.
• Perform minor maintenance on warehouse equipment as needed.
• Support the Distribution Manager and Supervisors as required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

RF scanners

Basic computer skills

Tools

Oracle Warehouse Management Software

Job description

Lima, OH Distribution Center, 2599 Fort Shawnee Industrial Drive.

Starting Pay is $19/hr. Bi-Weekly Pay.

Hiring Day Shift: 7:00am -3:30pm.

Some Overtime available depending on business needs.

As a Material Handler, you 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!

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years warehouse/manufacturing experience.
• Needs to have basic reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills to process orders and complete paperwork as necessary.
• Previous experience in paint and/or hazardous materials is a plus.
• Need to have good interpersonal skills, detail oriented, basic computer skills, and organizational skills.
• Repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs. and stand on one's feet for extended periods of time.
• Previous fork-truck and hand-jack experience beneficial.

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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop 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 excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, 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 new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and 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 .

PPG provides equal 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, gender identity or expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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