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Body Shop Painter - Shreveport Port Team

GLOVIS America, Inc., Shreveport, LA, United States


Benefits

100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

14 paid Company Holidays

80 Hours of Vacation

40+ Hours of Sick

401K w/ GENEROUS Match

Eligible Tuition Reimbursement

Eligible for Auto Allowance

Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc. GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third‑party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary The Body Shop Painter position will be responsible for performing minor bodywork, priming, and painting vehicles back to factory standards as well as wet sand and buff vehicles after the refinishing process. Contributes to the success of the team, assists others and requests help when needed.

Responsibilities

Prep Vehicles

Inspects body work prior to painting and prep vehicles for paint

Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated

Inspect vehicle damage

Buffer

Sand

Primer

Body filler

Paint Vehicles to factory standards

Check color codes selects toners and mixes paint and performs spray outs of all colors being used

Sprays surfaces of vehicles back to factory standards then applies clear coat

Use of PPG System

Inspect body work prior to painting

Mix paint to produce desired color

Paint vehicle inside Heated spray booth (temp of 90-160 F)

Apply finish using appropriate spray techniques (gun arc, angle, distance, travel speed, and spray pattern overlap) for the finish being applied

Tool & Material Maintenance

Cleans spraying equipment with solvent

Disposal of paint / materials

Select and use proper personal safety equipment for surface preparation, spray gun and related equipment operation, paint mixing, matching and application, paint defects, and detailing (glove, suits, hoods, eye and ear protection, etc.); take necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state, and local regulations

Apply two-component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections

Inspect, clean, and determine condition of spray guns and related equipment (air hoses, regulators, air lines, air source, spray environment, and fillers)

Other duties as assigned

Skills

Experience with priming, auto bodywork use of hand‑held power tools Required

Ability to read and write and understand SDS materials Required

Must have good color vision Required

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace Required

Excellent written and oral communication skills Required

Requires flexibility with schedule including break times as well as working extended hours, weekends, and holidays Required

Ability to manage priorities and strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills Required

Ability to drive both automatic and straight shift vehicles Required

Must be able to work with minimal supervision, work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment and have strong interpersonal skills Required

Ability to work cross functionally with the ability to conduct positive interaction communication, skills and strengths Required

Must have a general knowledge of automobile components Required

Education & Experience

High School Diploma/G.E.D Required

Associates or higher Preferred

Must hold a valid state‑issued driver's license without restrictions Required

2 years of experience in automotive painting and bodywork experience Required

OEM Paint Certification in Paint Application Required

Automotive or Technical Certification Required

Valid Driver's License & Clear MVR Required

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

Drive

Lift up to 50 lbs

Carry up to 50 lbs

Push/pull

Bend/stoop

Kneel

Squat/crouch

Sit, stand, walk constantly

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting at

Shreveport, LA .

Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery

Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions

Exposure to chemicals/fumes

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all‑inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.

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