Raw Materials Operator

PPG Industries

Clayton, Melbourne VIC

Warehousing, Storage and Distribution (Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics)

Full time

Warehouse

High Reach Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Raw Materials Operator

Clayton

Full time | Permanent

Job Purpose

The Warehouse Operative is responsible for the safe and efficient receiving, storage, movement, and distribution of materials, products, tools, and equipment within the warehouse. The role supports operational and customer requirements by ensuring inventory is handled accurately and stored appropriately while maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials, products, and equipment.

Load and unload deliveries from trucks and other transport vehicles safely and efficiently.

Read and interpret production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine material handling requirements.

Pick, gather, and distribute materials to designated departments or locations as required.

Transport materials between receiving, production, storage, and shipping areas.

Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or storage bins according to established procedures, product codes, size, type, style, or colour.

Maintain accurate stock locations and support inventory control activities.

Operate material handling equipment, including gas-powered and electric-powered forklift trucks.

Move, stack, load, and unload raw materials, components, finished goods, and other products safely.

Operate high-reach (Hi-Rise) equipment to place and retrieve materials from storage racks where required.

Ensure all warehouse activities are completed in accordance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with general warehouse duties as required.

Skills and Experience

Essential

Previous experience working within a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.

Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.

Good understanding of warehouse processes and inventory management.

Ability to read and interpret work orders, shipping documents, and production schedules.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good communication skills.

Desirable

Valid Forklift Truck (FLT) licence/certification.

Experience operating high-reach or Hi-Rise equipment.

Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory tracking systems.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, and move materials safely.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and carry out manual handling activities throughout the shift.

Working Conditions

Warehouse-based role.

Regular use of forklifts and other material handling equipment.

May involve shift work, overtime, and working to production or customer delivery deadlines.

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.

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.

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. 

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