Warehouse Worker

PPG Industries • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Warehouse Worker for PPG, you will help support manufacturing and distribution operations at PPG's Whittier, California facility. This entry-level position is responsible for handling and moving raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods, maintaining their efficient flow throughout designated production and warehouse areas. The Warehouse Worker ensures materials are available to support manufacturing schedules while maintaining safety, accuracy, and overall operational efficiency. You will follow established company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines and may involve operating motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment. PPG provides on-the-job training and does not require any prior warehouse experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to lift materials up to required weight limits
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime
• Stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift

Nice To Haves

• Forklift or material handling equipment experience

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, shipments, and supplies and verify accuracy against packing slips or documentation
• Safely unload materials using approved manual or mechanical handling methods
• Label, identify, and store materials in designated warehouse or production locations
• Pick, stage, and deliver materials to manufacturing areas promptly to support production schedules
• Help with packing, palletizing, and preparing finished goods for shipment
• Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, once trained and authorized
• Complete required documentation, logs, and inventory records using manual or electronic systems
• Participate in cycle counts, inventory audits, and general stock organization activities
• Follow all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Immediately report safety concerns, damaged products, or equipment malfunctions to management
• Perform additional warehouse or production-related tasks as assigned to support needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees