Paint Line Operator - 1st Shift

Hunter Engineering Company•Durant, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Paint Line Operator in Durant, MS! Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers. We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 – 2025) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on. Hunter offers $21.25 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay. Some mandatory overtime. This position is for our 1st shift (7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
Demonstrated ability to be trained to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, motorized pallet jacks, or manual pallet jacks.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, store, and distribute materials and products within the plant floor to support the flow of material to and from the paint line.
Load and unload materials from the paint line conveyor system.
Observe and follow all safety rules.
Convey materials using carts, pallet jacks, or forklifts (if licensed) from the paint area to designated areas.
Manually load and unload materials from the paint line conveyor system, never lifting more than 50 pounds without a team lift or the use of lifting devices.
Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, style, color, or product code after the painting process.
Arrange stock parts in specified sequence for assembly by other workers.
Visually inspect finished painted materials to support quality.
Work as a team in the coordination of loading and unloading materials.
Safe operation of forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, cranes, or other moving equipment.
Work toward training in the various paint line stations to progress into the next progression role.
Maintain work area to sustain a clean and orderly environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned.