Paint Loader / Unloader

Flex-N-Gate•Urbana, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Paint Loader/Unloader to join our team. This role primarily responsible for loading parts onto racks for them to be painted, checking for imperfections, and unloading racks. The work requires both strength and dexterity, especially for tasks like loading and unloading heavy components, changing racks, and performing detailed work like grinding imperfections.

Requirements

Must be able to see color vision, specifically the ability to perceive a wide range of colors accurately and distinguish minimal variations in color.
Must be able to communicate in English
Must be able to demonstrate understanding health and safety compliance training programs and departmental work instructions that are written in English
Use of basic hand tools such as wrenches and pliers
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Loads unpainted brackets weighing 0.35 pounds – 8 pounds from baskets (48-inch depth) into wheeled carts, pushes them to racks and hangs onto racks to be painted. Requires bending and reaching down to bottom and back of the basket to obtain brackets from baskets. 108 brackets are loaded onto each rack.
Loads bumper shells (up to 36 pounds) onto racks to be painted and off of racks once painting process is completed. Requires reaching up to 7 feet to hang parts on racks.
Loads components into carts and pushes or pulls carts to next area. Push/ pull force is up to 42 pounds.
Requires repetitive reaching, gripping, and handling of bumper components and bending. Parts range in weight from 0.35 pounds up to 36 pounds.
May need to change racks during shift. Requires a 2-3 person lift as the heaviest racks weigh up to 312 pounds. Racks must be lifting off of pegs and then are drug over into staging area. Racks are changed out at a minimum of once per shift so excess paint can be burned off. 7 racks are changed each time a rack change is performed.
Does detailing to work out metal imperfections in bumper by using hand grinder; working at table 38 inches high
Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

401(k)- With company match!
Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
Short Term and Long- term disability
FSA & HSA Accounts
Paid Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs
tuition reimbursement