Forklift Painter

Our Material Handling group is seeking a full-time Forklift Painter for our Romulus, MI branch. This position is first shift, M - F, and hourly (no flat rate!).

The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

Effectively sand, bondo and repaint trucks in a timely manner
Keep the paint area clean after each job is completed
Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner
Providing exceptional customer service
Work and manage workloads independently
May perform preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment

Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork
Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and

Qualifications:

Previous painting experience is required (forklift, heavy equipment, automotive, parts)
Strong knowledge of basic sanding, bondo and paint mixing
Must be able to manage time efficiently day-to-day
Great communication skills, both written and verbal
Possess own basic set of hand tools
Mechanically inclined candidates are desired
Computer programs - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Hyster contact management system
Language Skills - Basic:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills - Basic:
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability - Intermediate:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical/Sensory Functions:
Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands;
Frequently will talk/hear, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
Occasionally will sit, climb or balance
Lift and/or Move Functions:
Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds;
Frequently will lift 11 to 25 pounds;
Occasionally will lift from 26 to 100 plus pounds
Work Environment:
Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts;
Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals;
Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), extreme cold and heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration, outdoor weather conditions