Warehouse Operator - 1st Shift

Cleveland, OH
11110 Berea Road
Cleveland, OH 44102, USA

At NPAA, we believe our employees are our greatest strength. We are proud to offer a generous and competitive rewards package, including:

• Earned Bonus Structure – attendance bonuses, annual merit increases, and an annual incentive bonus plan.
• Time Off & Holidays – 11 paid holidays each year, plus paid time off to support work‑life balance.
• Health & Retirement – comprehensive health and welfare plans, along with a 401(k) program featuring an exceptional company match.
• Career Growth & Recognition – tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and opportunities to grow within the organization.
• Culture & Community – as part of the NPAA family, you’ll enjoy company events throughout the year celebrating and appreciating our employees’ hard work and dedication.

This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient movement of incoming and outgoing raw materials and finished products, as well as coordinating material flow throughout the warehouse and storage areas. The role supports overall operational efficiency by maintaining organized inventory handling and timely distribution.

• Performs tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) for material movement.
• Loads and unloads materials as directed.
• Ensures proper staging of raw materials and finished goods.
• Stocks materials according to warehouse storage layout and design.
• Cleans assigned work areas, including 6S, racking, tool boards, and warehouse equipment.
• Utilizes daily warehouse pick sheets/lists to identify and retrieve necessary materials.
• Scans raw materials and finished goods to proper locations when directed.
• Notifies direct supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Participates in manufacturing and operational improvement discussions.
• Attends all company‑sponsored training programs as required.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1‑3 years of warehouse experience or related experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and obtain certification.

$15.81 to $23.41 hourly. Compensation for this role is negotiable based on experience and skill set.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.