Material Handler - 1st Shift, Start at $20.11/hr

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

Job summary

PPG in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift (8:00am-4:30 PM). Starting pay is $20.11 per hour.

You will unload incoming trailers, check shipments, and place materials in proper storage locations while rotating stock and using RF scanners and forklifts to process orders. You will prepare shipping documents in Oracle Warehouse Management Software, follow DOT/OSHA/ISO policies, participate in inventory counts and safety meetings, perform basic equipment maintenance, and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years warehouse/manufacturing experience.
• Basic reading, writing, math and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand long periods.
• Forklift and hand-jack experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trailers using manual or electric equipment.
• Check incoming shipments and store materials in proper locations with stock rotation.
• Process orders (pallets, small packages) efficiently and accurately.
• Use computers, RF scanners, and power equipment following best practices.
• Prepare shipping documents and enter inputs into Oracle Warehouse Management Software.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, EPA, EEO, ISO, and PPG policies and regulations.
• Participate in inventory, cycle counts, and audits; assist with replenishment and shortages.
• Attend safety meetings and other required meetings.
• Perform minor maintenance on warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, forklift).
• Maintain housekeeping for a safe, well-maintained facility.
• Assist the Distribution Manager or Supervisor with duties or projects.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Reading & writing

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift

Hand jack

RF scanners

Oracle WMS

Pallet jack

Job description

PPG in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift (8:00am-4:30 PM). Starting pay is $20.11 per hour.

You will unload incoming trailers, check shipments, and place materials in proper storage locations while rotating stock and using RF scanners and forklifts to process orders. You will prepare shipping documents in Oracle Warehouse Management Software, follow DOT/OSHA/ISO policies, participate in inventory counts and safety meetings, perform basic equipment maintenance, and