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Mid-Level

Material Handler

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PPG Industries

PPG Industries

USA - Springdale R&D Center
On-site
Posted April 23, 2026

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will handle and maintain the flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas according to established guidelines. You will operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment. You will report to an Operations Planning Manager and work onsite in Springdale, PA.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

This is a non-exempt (eligible for OT) position with a salary of $48,485.

Key Responsibilities

  • Use fork truck to move drums/totes/pallets of chemicals

  • Pour samples of chemicals to distribute to labs.

  • Preassembles chemical for use in production batches, verifying quantities and shelf life.

  • Unload tank wagons of chemicals

  • Unload inbound raw materials.

  • Labels and puts them away.

  • Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required

  • 1+ year of experience

  • Safely operate material handling equipment (fork truck/pallet jack/etc.)

  • Able and willing to wear a respirator and other PPE

  • Basic computer operation skills

  • Be able to complete outdoor work in all weather

  • Work as a team and be able to work unsupervised

Preferred

  • Previous fork truck experience

  • Previous shipping experience

  • ERP experience

  • DOT certification/or willingness to get it.

  • Interest in advancing in a shipping/receiving role

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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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop 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, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, 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 new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

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

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer 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, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.