Material Handler — 1st Shift, $20.11/hr, Start Now

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

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc is immediately hiring a Material Handler in the Gainesville, TX area. The role supports operations to ensure a quality product is available for customers, directly impacting lives.

The first shift runs 8:00am to 4:30pm with starting pay of $20.11 per hour. Responsibilities include unloading trailers, inventory checks, order processing, using RF scanners and Oracle WMS, and adhering to safety and regulatory policies.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years warehouse/manufacturing experience.
• Basic reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills to process orders.
• Paint and/or hazardous materials experience is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills, detail oriented, basic computer skills, and organizational skills.
• Repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Forklift and hand-jack experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trailers using hand or electric powered equipment.
• Check incoming shipments and store materials with proper stock rotation.
• Process all types of orders (pallet, small package) efficiently and without error.
• Use computers, RF scanners and power equipment per distribution best practices.
• Prepare shipping documents for all outgoing shipments in Oracle Warehouse Management Software.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, EPA, EEO, ISO and other PPG policies and regulations.
• Participate in inventory, cycle counts, and audits; identify shortages.
• Attend safety meetings and safety observations.
• Perform minor maintenance on warehouse equipment including pallet jack and forklift.
• General housekeeping to ensure a safe, well-maintained facility.
• Assist the Distribution Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor with duties or projects.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading/writing

Tools

Oracle WMS

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc is immediately hiring a Material Handler in the Gainesville, TX area. The role supports operations to ensure a quality product is available for customers, directly impacting lives.

The first shift runs 8:00am to 4:30pm with starting pay of $20.11 per hour. Responsibilities include unloading trailers, inventory checks, order processing, using RF scanners and Oracle WMS, and adhering to safety and regulatory policies.