Painter

Painter I

Location:

Colonial Heights, VA, 23834

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

We are searching for a Painter who will be primarily responsible for painting parts in the Paint Department. The successful candidate will touch up parts as needed to meet quality standards, ensure sufficient paint is available at the workstation, test and adjust equipment prior to parts arriving at the paint booth, and perform other duties as directed by supervision.

• Apply powder paint coating using manual paint guns while remaining in compliance with all operational and quality standards.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• Test and adjust equipment before parts arrive at the paint booth.
• Perform preventative maintenance on the powder booth, spray parts, and washer system as required.
• Use a paint gun to paint or powder coat refrigerated display case parts on a suspended conveyor.
• Adjust line speed to correspond with parts being painted.
• Perform color changes following established procedures and time limits.
• Inspect completed parts exiting the paint booth for defects and notify lead/supervisor as required.
• Use a tape measure, reading to the nearest 1/16".
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Effectively interact and communicate with paint line team leaders and members.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed by supervision.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Pass Hill PHOENIX certification training.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing painting position or powder coating experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• May be required to perform tasks involving standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, or kneeling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., with or without mechanical aids.
• Work is performed in a production environment that may involve temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise, and dust.

• Organizational and time‑management skills.
• Team‑oriented individual who is flexible and adaptable to a fast‑paced, complex environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and meet deadlines to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Must follow instructions and exercise good judgment.
• Knowledge to troubleshoot operating errors and decide the best action to fix them.
• Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Good teamwork and communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, and/or kneel.
• Positive attitude.

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company‑paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company‑paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance;

commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company‑paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the position so classified. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.