Open To Work
Matthew Alvarez
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
Oak Creek,WI
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Paint Processor Tier IIMaterial Handler – ShippingPort Tank & Equip Cleaner II Tier IIPaint Processor Tier IIRe-Packager
3
Certification
7
Years of experience
Intermediate Material Handler with 4+ years of manufacturing and warehouse experience operating forklifts and production equipment while complying with OSHA. Recognized by peers for effective teamwork and motivation. Seeking equipment operation, safety procedures, PPE compliance, and packaging experience in a production role.
Work History
Paint Processor Tier II
1 Year 6 Months- Set up and adjusted production machines for paint processing, calibrating equipment for daily runs.
- Inspected finished products against quality standards and established tolerances; recorded defects for corrective action.
- Interpreted SHIS labels and Safety/Hazard Index to select required PPE and follow safety procedures during operations.
Port Tank & Equip Cleaner II Tier II
- Cleaned and maintained tanks and equipment using industrial cleaning agents while following strict safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products in accordance with safety protocols.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
Paint Processor Tier II
7 Months- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day paint processing operations.
- Inspected finished products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Utilized SHIS labels and Safety/Hazard Index to determine required PPE and perform assigned tasks safely.
Re-Packager
- Operated electric-powered forklift to move, stack, load and unload materials to support packaging operations.
- Completed high-volume order fulfillment within established timeframes to support on-time deliveries.
- Labeled and packaged products per shipping specifications and coordinated with team members to prioritize workload while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.
P&M - Material Handler
- Scanned finished product into PPG's Oracle database and maintained accurate production records.
- Set up and adjusted machines using established assembly instructions to complete jobs accurately and with zero errors.
- Inspected final products to confirm compliance with quality standards and used SHIS/Safety Index to determine appropriate PPE for assigned tasks.
Material Handler – Shipping
3 Years 7 Months- Operated forklifts and industrial vehicles to move inventory between warehouse and production areas, ensuring timely material availability for shipping and packaging.
- Performed cycle counts and maintained inventory control using handheld scanners and Oracle desktop application to ensure accurate product tracking.
- Followed OSHA and company safety procedures, maintained PPE compliance, and conducted routine inspections to maintain a safe work environment.
- Prepared and staged materials for packaging and shipping to meet production schedules.
Production Assembler II
2 Months- Assembled circuit boards for drives as part of pre-assembly following detailed assembly instructions.
- Tested circuit boards under varying current loads to verify integrity and identify defects for rework.
- Maintained clean, organized and safe work areas to promote efficiency and team safety.
Delivery Driver
1 Year 10 Months- Entered phone and in-person order information into Windows POS systems to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
- Maintained store cleanliness during downtime to support safe, efficient operations.
- Delivered orders across South Milwaukee, Cudahy and parts of Oak Creek.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Science and Technology
Associate of Science - Network Systems Administration
Skills
Equipment Operation
Forklift Operation
Handheld Scanners
Oracle Desktop Application
Machine Setup
Packaging
Inventory Control
Cycle Counting
Quality Inspection
Safety Procedures
PPE Compliance
OSHA Compliance
Industrial Cleaning
Assembly
Certification
- Telehandler Certification via OSHA Education Center - 6/23/26
- Forklift Certification via OSHA Education Center - 6/23/26
- Pallet Jack Certification via OSHA Education Center - 6/23/26
Timeline
Paint Processor Tier II
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
08.2024 - 02.2026Read More
Port Tank & Equip Cleaner II Tier II
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
02.2023 - 02.2023Read More
Paint Processor Tier II
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
07.2022 - 02.2023Read More
Material Handler – Shipping
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
07.2022 - 02.2026Read More
Production Assembler II
ABB Inc
01.2021 - 03.2021Read More
Delivery Driver
Toppers Pizza
11.2018 - 09.2020Read More
P&M - Material Handler
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
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Re-Packager
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science from Information Science and Technology
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ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Science from Network Systems Administration
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