Material Handler: Forklift Operator & Shipments (1st Shift)

PPG Industries; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is hiring a Material Handler on 1st shift. You will operate a swing‑mast forklift to pick finished goods, prepare customer shipments, and load outbound trucks safely and accurately.

Responsibilities include verifying order accuracy, scanning with WMS, labeling pallets, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while complying with safety procedures. This is an immediate start position with opportunities to grow within a large manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Experience operating swing‑mast forklifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Attention to detail and reliable work habits.
• Basic computer or scanner skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick products from racking using swing‑mast equipment.
• Verify order accuracy and stage materials for order.
• Prepare pallets, apply labels.
• Load trucks safely and efficiently.
• Use scanners or WMS to record picks and movements.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety procedures.
• Report inventory discrepancies or damaged goods.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Scanner/Computer basics

Tools

WMS

Handheld scanner

Job description

PPG Industries in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is hiring a Material Handler on 1st shift. You will operate a swing‑mast forklift to pick finished goods, prepare customer shipments, and load outbound trucks safely and accurately.

Responsibilities include verifying order accuracy, scanning with WMS, labeling pallets, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while complying with safety procedures. This is an immediate start position with opportunities to grow within a large manufacturer.