Warehouse Operator
PPG Industries Inc. - Oak Creek, Wisconsin
PPG: We protect and beautify the world.
At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
Why join us:
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
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Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
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You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
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Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
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Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
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You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
The warehouse operator is responsible for receiving raw materials, unloading the materials using a forklift or electric pallet jack and placing the containers into racking; or pulling finished goods from the racking, confirming proper labeling of the materials and loading the finished goods (pallet, drums, totes) onto tractor trailers.
The warehouse positions are in the receiving department and shipping department. The warehouse operator will be using a variety of material handling equipment to move pallets, drums and totes, including swing mast high reach forklifts, standard sit-down electric forklifts and stand-up electric pallet jacks. Operators are required to use a handheld scanner linked to a Warehouse Inventory Tracking System WITS). Additionally, the warehouse operator will process inventory through various screens on the WITS system to assure inventory accuracy. Cycle counting inventory, repair of damaged containers, changing batteries on the equipment, labeling or relabeling product are additional responsibilities of this position.
The warehouse operator will assure that product being received is in proper condition, creates and places labels on the containers and scan containers to a location in racking, which extends 5 levels high. Warehouse Operators will also work with WITS, work in racking that has 5 levels, palletize and shrink wrap/band material as needed, assure proper labeling is on each container and load onto tractor trailers.
Successful candidates will be safe and efficient operators of material handling equipment, have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers, willing to work overtime as needed, capable of problem solving, ability to lift.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
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A minimum of six months of forklift operator experience and comfortable loading or pulling product from a 5-level racking system.
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Must be capable of working safely in a fast-paced environment.
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Must be willing to work overtime as needed
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Ability to lift 50 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs required
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High school diploma/GED preferred.
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Previous experience using a handheld scanner with a variety of screens preferred.
PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Posted: 30+ days ago
About PPG Industries Inc.
PPG's vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction ma... more
