About this role
Industrial Painter & Material Handler
Location: York, PA
Shift: 2nd Shift
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: Up to $23.00/Hour (Depending on Experience) + $3.00/Hour Shift Differential
Job Overview
We are looking for a dependable Industrial Painter and Material Handler to assist with painting, equipment movement, and daily shop operations. About 20% of the job involves industrial painting, while the remaining time focuses on rigging, material handling, and production support.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces and apply industrial paints and protective coatings.
- Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move, load, unload, and position materials.
- Rig and secure materials for safe lifting and transport.
- Use tape measures and other measuring tools to verify dimensions.
- Move materials between work areas and assist with general production tasks.
- Follow PPE requirements and safe practices for handling paints and chemicals.
- Complete respiratory fit testing and comply with workplace safety procedures.
Qualifications
- Experience with industrial painting, surface preparation, or coating application.
- Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment.
- Knowledge of rigging, load handling, and safe material movement.
- Ability to read measurements and accurately use a tape measure.
- Ability to pass a respiratory fit test.
- Understanding of industrial safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and chemical handling.
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and with a team while performing duties beyond painting.