Paint Line Person (Painter) – 2nd Shift – Abilene West
Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Mfg, is seeking a 2nd Shift Paint Line Person for our Abilene West facility in Abilene, KS.
This position works Monday through Thursday, from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities-include the following. Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
- Load Paint lines safely to maximum capacity per the Daily Production Requirements list
- Learn all aspects of prepping unfinished parts for final topcoat
- Download painted parts safely & ensure correct part identification and delivery to correct location to maintain inventory accuracy
- Inspect painted parts at the unload station for any quality defects
- Appropriately pack painted parts to ensure arrival to customer in good condition
- Adapt to all paint line duties, including Load, Prep, Unload, Material Handling & Painting
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous paint experience helpful, but not required
- Ability to lift, carry and position parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Some forklift experience and experience handling large parts is helpful, but not required
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer skills; familiar with AS400
- Ability to follow inventory control procedures
- Ability to give strong attention to detail and stay on-task in a fast-paced environment
- Have a good understanding of team concepts and be a strong team player
- Ability to safely use hand and power tools; ability to read blueprints and tape measure, when needed
- Capable of embracing a culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change
- Ability to follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE as required
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