Forklift Painter

Alta Equipment Group • Livonia, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Our Material Handling group is seeking a full-time Forklift Painter for our Livonia, MI branch. This position is first shift, M - F, and hourly (no flat rate!). Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanically inclined candidates are desired
• Computer programs - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Hyster contact management system

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Outstanding benefits package offering Dental, Vision, and 100% employer paid Medical insurance premiums, plus much more!
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed