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Material Handler, 1st Shift

Job in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55400, USA
Listing for: PPG Industries
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
  • Warehouse
    Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Distribution/ General Warehouse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 23 - 25.77 USD Hourly USD 23.00 25.77 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
PPG Material Handler, Minneapolis, MN

Pay Rate $23.00 - $25.77, depending on skill and experience.

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday (some weekends) 6am to 2:30PM

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All applicants must provide one of the following forms of identification as part of their application:

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Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials, products, and supplies throughout the warehouse and production facility. This role supports daily operations by ensuring accurate inventory management, timely material delivery, and adherence to company safety and quality standards. Responsibilities typically include receiving and shipping materials, operating forklifts, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting production requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receive, inspect, store, and distribute raw materials, finished goods, and supplies throughout the facility.
  • Load and unload trucks, containers, and delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
  • Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to transport products within the warehouse and production areas.
  • Pick, stage, and prepare materials for production and customer shipments.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts and inventory audits.
  • Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
  • Keep warehouse and storage areas organized, clean, and compliant with safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with production, shipping, and receiving teams to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
  • Assist with inventory replenishment and stock rotation activities.
  • Report inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, and equipment issues to supervisors.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution experience preferred.,
  • Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment preferred.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic computer and inventory management system experience preferred.
Skills
  • Material handling and inventory control
  • Forklift operation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse organization
  • Quality and safety compliance
  • Order picking and staging
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit  and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

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