BLASTER (1st or 2nd SHIFT)

Smith & Loveless•Lenexa, KS

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Smith & Loveless is seeking a Blaster (1st or 2nd Shift) to partner with their experienced production teams in an environmentally focused industry. The primary function of this role is to blast and prep production items, miscellaneous parts, and products for paint. This is a very physically demanding job. The candidate must be able to carry a heavy blaster and move materials (50-100 lbs). First shift is 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Second shift is 4:00 pm to 12:30 am.

Requirements

Previous forklift experience and certification preferred.
Ability to read work orders.
Demonstrated good work attendance in previous jobs.
Read and understand units of measurement.
Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
Must be able to pass an alcohol and drug screening, background check, and physical exam.
Must be able to perform simple, repetitive routine tasks.
Required to sit, stand and walk.
Use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls.
Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Reach with hands and arms.
Required to talk and hear consistently.
Ability to lift, carry and/or drag up to 100 pounds if necessary.
Must be comfortable in small spaces.
Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
Ability to wear PPE (eyeglasses, earplugs, protective coveralls, respiratory device and steel toe shoes).
Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift experience and certification.

Responsibilities

Blast and prep production items, miscellaneous parts, and products for paint.
Work with steel grit to remove rust on metal.
Run overhead cranes.
Run forklifts.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic enrollment + employee-directed investment options
Company gifted 401(k) contributions beginning second year, based on .95 cents per hour worked (max 40 hours weekly)
100% Employer-Paid Benefits including life insurance & disability coverage
11 Paid Holidays
28 Hours Paid Sick/Personal Time annually
2 weeks' Vacation (starting January 1st annually)
Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible options)
Dental Insurance with preventative care covered at 100%
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Group Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (for HDHP participants)
Voluntary Life & AD&D Coverage for employees and dependents