1st Shift Paint Line Operator – Salina

Land Pride Inc.; Salina, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS, seeks a Paint Line Person to support a Kubota Construction Equipment paint line. The role covers painting duties across Load, Prep, Unload, and Packing, with safety at the forefront and Lean manufacturing principles guiding daily tasks.

Shift is 1st, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime Fridays as required. Experience is preferred but not required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate basic tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous paint experience is helpful but not required.
• Forklift experience and handling large parts is helpful but not required.
• Good written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Load paint lines safely to maximize capacity per daily production.
• Prep unfinished parts for final topcoat.
• Download painted parts safely and ensure correct part ID and inventory flow.
• Inspect painted parts at unload for defects.
• Pack painted parts to ensure safe customer delivery.
• Follow safety regulations and wear required PPE.
• Adapt to all paint line duties including load, prep, unload, material handling and painting.

Skills

lift 50 lbs

communication skills

inventory control

attention to detail

team player

lean manufacturing

Tools

AS400

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS, seeks a Paint Line Person to support a Kubota Construction Equipment paint line. The role covers painting duties across Load, Prep, Unload, and Packing, with safety at the forefront and Lean manufacturing principles guiding daily tasks.

Shift is 1st, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime Fridays as required. Experience is preferred but not required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate basic tools is expected.