Material Handler, 1st Shift

PPG Industries, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Material Handler at PPG Industries, Inc in Minneapolis, MN will move, store, and ship materials safely to support warehouse and production needs. The role emphasizes accurate inventory, timely deliveries, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include receiving and shipping, forklift operation, maintaining inventory records, and collaborating with production and shipping teams to ensure smooth workflows. Shift is first, with weekdays and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts or powered equipment preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Basic computer and inventory management system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, and distribute materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment.
• Pick, stage, and prepare materials for production and shipments.
• Maintain inventory records and support cycle counts.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Keep warehouse organized and compliant with safety requirements.
• Collaborate with production, shipping, and receiving teams.
• Assist with inventory replenishment and stock rotation.
• Report discrepancies and equipment issues to supervisors.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Shipping & receiving

Team collaboration

Time management

Quality and safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

PPG Material Handler, Minneapolis, MN

Pay Rate $23.00 - $25.77, depending on skill and experience.

Shift: 1st Shift,

Monday through Friday (some weekends) 6am to 2:30PM

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Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials, products, and supplies throughout the warehouse and production facility. This role supports daily operations by ensuring accurate inventory management, timely material delivery, and adherence to company safety and quality standards. Responsibilities typically include receiving and shipping materials, operating forklifts, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, and distribute raw materials, finished goods, and supplies throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, and delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to transport products within the warehouse and production areas.
• Pick, stage, and prepare materials for production and customer shipments.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
• Keep warehouse and storage areas organized, clean, and compliant with safety requirements.
• Collaborate with production, shipping, and receiving teams to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Assist with inventory replenishment and stock rotation activities.
• Report inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, and equipment issues to supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution experience preferred.,
• Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer and inventory management system experience preferred.

Skills

• Material handling and inventory control
• Forklift operation
• Shipping and receiving
• Warehouse organization
• Quality and safety compliance
• Order picking and staging
• Team collaboration
• Time management

A propos de nous :

PPG : NOUS PROTEGEONS ET EMBELLISSONS LE MONDE

Grace a son leadership en matiere d'innovation, de durabilite et de couleur, PPG aide les clients des marches industriels, du transport, des produits de consommation et de la construction, ainsi que des marches secondaires, a ameliorer davantage de surfaces de plus de facons que toute autre entreprise. Pour en savoir plus, visitez www.ppg.com et suivez @PPG sur X.

The PPG Way 2030

Nous placons le client au cur de nos actions

Proactifs. Audacieux. Fiables. Tout ce que nous faisons commence avec nos clients. Nous les ecoutons et agissons rapidement jusqu'a ce que nous ayons repondu a toutes leurs attentes. Le succes de nos clients

nous fait grandir.

Nous agissons avec sens et rapidite

Agiles. Rationnels. Autonomes. Nous prenons des risques calcules pour depasser nos

concurrents. Nous faisons preuve de proactivite et d'agilite dans notre maniere de travailler,

en nous appuyant sur des donnees fiables pour developper des solutions qui creent de la valeur.

Nous operons avec excellence

Efficaces. Cooperatifs. Responsables. Quel que soit notre role, nous identifions les

problemes, nous prenons nos responsabilites et nous apportons toujours des solutions.

Nous agissons avec proactivite et reactivite dans une demarche d'amelioration continue

pour obtenir des resultats. Nous soutenons nos equipes terrain et operationnelles qui

incarnent PPG chaque jour aupres de nos clients.

Notre ambition est de gagner

Tournes vers l'avenir. Determines. Ambitieux. Nous avons a cur de developper notre activite

et de servir au mieux nos clients. Nous obtenons des resultats, adoptons pleinement les

nouvelles technologies et faisons de notre agilite et de notre rapidite une force.

Nous sommes fiers de PPG

Forts. Unis. Passionnes. Nous travaillons en toute securite, agissons avec integrite et

valorisons la diversite des points de vue. Nous celebrons nos succes et sommes fiers

de l'impact positif que nous creons ensemble pour proteger et embellir le monde.

Chez PPG, nous utilisons l'intelligence artificielle dans le processus de recrutement pour le rendre plus efficace. Les outils d'IA ne prennent pas les decisions d'embauche. Vous pouvez en savoir plus en visitant le site: https://careers.ppg.com/fr/fr/candidate-resources.

PPG offre l'egalite des chances a tous les candidats et employes. Nous offrons l'opportunite de developper votre carriere dans un environnement qui favorise l'epanouissement professionnel, soutient l'apprentissage continu et valorise les idees ainsi que la diversite de chacun. Tous les candidats qualifies seront consideres pour un emploi sans distinction de sexe, grossesse, race, couleur, croyance, religion, origine nationale, age, handicap, statut marital, statut d'ancien combattant, orientation sexuelle, identite ou expression de genre.

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Les fourchettes de salaires et les avantages chez PPG peuvent varier selon la localisation, ce qui nous permet de remunerer les employes de maniere competitive sur differents marches geographiques. PPG prend en compte plusieurs facteurs pour determiner la remuneration, notamment, mais sans s'y limiter, les competences, l'experience et la formation, les qualifications et le niveau d'etudes, les licences et certifications, ainsi que d'autres besoins organisationnels. D'autres formes d'incitation peuvent s'appliquer.

Nos programmes d'avantages sociaux sont concus pour soutenir la sante et le bien-etre de nos employes. Toute couverture d'assurance et tout avantage seront conformes aux termes et conditions des plans applicables ainsi qu'aux documents regissant ces plans. Les avantages vous seront expliques par votre recruteur lors du processus d'embauche.

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