Paint Prep Laborer

This role supports the paint department by performing sandblasting, surface preparation, priming, and painting using wet industrial paint, while safely moving materials between areas with a sit-down forklift. You will train across all four areas of the department and rotate duties weekly to ensure smooth and efficient production flow.

• Train and work in all four areas of the paint department, including sandblasting, prep, priming, and painting using wet industrial paint.

• Perform sandblasting operations, following safety procedures and working effectively in a hot environment.

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, masking, and inspecting materials to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.

• Apply primer and wet industrial paint according to specifications and quality standards.

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move materials and products safely between each area of the paint department.

• Support inventory movement and organization as materials flow through sandblast, prep, prime, and paint stages.

• Assist with basic shipping and receiving tasks as needed, including handling materials for outbound and inbound orders.

• Use RF scanners to track materials and verify product movement when required.

• Follow established safety guidelines and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Work the assigned 1st shift schedule and be available for any required work before the scheduled shift start time.

• At least 1 year of experience operating a sit-down forklift in an industrial or warehouse environment.

• Ability to learn and perform sandblasting, prep, priming, and wet industrial painting tasks.

• Capability to work in a physically demanding environment, including hot conditions in the sandblast area.

• Basic understanding of shipping and receiving processes.

• Ability to use or learn RF scanners for material tracking.

• Reliability to work 1st shift hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with flexibility to start earlier if needed.

• Willingness to rotate weekly through different areas of the paint department.

• Experience with inventory handling and material movement in a production or warehouse setting.

• Familiarity with shipping carriers such as Fed Ex.

• Attention to detail to ensure quality in surface preparation and painting.

• Strong commitment to safety and following established procedures.

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members in a production environment.

You will join a relaxed workplace with a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a nice, comfortable environment. The culture encourages teamwork, steady learning across multiple areas, and a balanced approach to getting the job done safely and efficiently.

This is a full-time 1st shift role, working from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the possibility of occasional work before the scheduled shift if needed. The position is based in an industrial paint department that includes sandblast, prep, prime, and wet paint areas. The sandblast area can become hot, while the other areas remain more moderate in temperature. You will regularly operate a sit-down forklift and may use RF scanners and shipping tools, including systems related to carriers such as Fed Ex.

The environment is relaxed yet production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and teamwork. Dress will be appropriate for an industrial setting, with protective gear and safety equipment used as required for sandblasting, painting, and material handling tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

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