Material Processor

PPG Industries, Inc; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. in Circleville, Ohio seeks a Warehouse Materials Handler on a rotation shift. You will receive, store, and distribute materials, scan items for inventory accuracy, and prepare pallets for shipment in a chemical plant environment.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and operating forklifts and other equipment. A forklift license is required, and overtime/shifts may vary to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working in a chemical plant environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Attention to detail and reliable work habits.
• Basic computer or scanner skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle and maintain flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas according to guidelines.
• Break down incoming pallets and deliver materials to designated cabinets.
• Scan materials upon delivery to ensure inventory tracking.
• Rotate stock following FIFO principles.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Read production schedules and orders to determine items to move or distribute.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and report safety issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Shift: Rotation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Under direct supervision, handles and maintains flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas according to established guidelines.
• Responsible for breaking down incoming pallets and delivering materials to designated point-of-use cabinet locations.
• Scanning materials upon delivery to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
• Rotate stock following First In, First Out (FIFO) principles.
• Keep cabinets clean and always organized.
• Daily monitoring and replenishment of bulk MRO (Maintenance, Repair, & Operations) materials.
• Responsible for hazardous waste handling, following all applicable safety regulations and site protocols.
• May operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Verify order accuracy and stage materials for order.
• Prepare pallets, apply labels.
• Load trucks safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety procedures.
• Report inventory discrepancies or damaged goods.
• May load/unload trucks; may use a Hi-Rise to load items in storage racks.
• Work will be in warehouse doing functions such as: receiving, storing, parting, and distributing material, tools, equipment, and products within establishments.
• Loads and unloads product to and from delivery vehicles and designated storage areas and parting material.
• Reads production schedule, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Filter and pump resins from drop tanks to hold tanks, batch tanks, or storage tanks
• Set up manifolds, lines, and valves to transfer products into:
  • Tank trucks
  • Tote tanks
  • Drums
• Unload tank trucks into cell rooms or finishing area tanks.
• Take samples and make batch additions as directed by the supervisor.
• Collect samples from adjusted batches or stored products and deliver them to the Quality Control Laboratory.
• Label, fill, weigh, and transport drums.
• Palletize drums and place them in storage or stage them for shipment when required.
• Operate fork trucks, barrel jacks, and pallet jacks to:
  • Remove drums from conveyors
  • Transport drums
  • Stack palletized drums in designated areas
• Operate a yard tractor to move and position tank wagons and other trailers as needed.
• Clean and maintain:
  • Filter equipment
  • Cuno filters
  • Traps
  • Strainers
  • Other processing equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness in work areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• This position provides a development path to become a Production Operator through the gaining of knowledge, skills, and experience, along with successful participation in the company bidding process for future opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Must feel comfortable working in a chemical plant environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on feet for long periods
• Attention to detail and reliable work habits
• Basic computer or scanner skills
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
• Must be able to use and/or wear all required PPE with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work any shift and work overtime, as necessary.

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