Warehouse Worker

As a Warehouse Worker for PPG, you will help support manufacturing and distribution operations at PPG’s Whittier, California facility. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor this entry-level position is responsible for handling, moving raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods. Additionally, it maintains the efficient flow of these items throughout designated production and warehouse areas. The Warehouse Worker ensures that 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. We provide on-the-job training, and we do not require any prior warehouse experience.

Key Responsibilities

• You will 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

Qualifications

• 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

• Forklift or material handling equipment experience, but not required

A base salary of $40,000 – $44,000 gross per year

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.