2nd Shift Paint Prepper

Daifuku•Hobart, IN

1d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Daifuku is seeking a Paint Prepper to load and unload parts from a continuous powder coat line while maintaining an organized and safe work area. The employee assists the team lead as needed to support team productivity and efficiency. Duties include selecting appropriate hanging devices, identifying parts associated with work orders, and loading and unloading parts on the powder coat line. Employees must comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures and help ensure sustainable process outputs that support continuous improvement, strong industry performance, and customer satisfaction. This is a full-time, second-shift role working Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The position is based in an indoor manufacturing environment and involves physical work, including lifting, climbing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive hand and wrist motions. The role may involve moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding or high places, high heat, and chemicals, as well as working in narrow aisles or passageways.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Ability to read and follow work orders and numerical instructions.
Knowledge of quality assurance and self-inspection techniques.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Team orientation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as visual inspection, using measurement devices, or fabricating and assembling parts.

Nice To Haves

Crane operation experience preferred but not required.
Forklift operation experience preferred but not required.
Big Joe operation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Load and unload parts from a continuous line while maintaining an organized and safe work area.
Assist the team lead as required to maintain team productivity and efficiency.
Select proper hanging devices.
Identify parts related to work orders.
Load and unload parts on the powder coat line.
Comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
Ensure sustainable process outputs that support continuous improvement, industry performance, and customer satisfaction.