Industrial Painter & Material Handler

Qualdoc; York (York County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc in York, PA is seeking a hands-on Industrial Painter & Material Handler to support daily shop production. The role blends coating application with material handling, rigging, and equipment operation.

You'll operate overhead cranes and forklifts, prepare surfaces, and apply coatings using proper techniques while following safety procedures and PPE guidelines. The position offers contract-to-hire with 1st and 2nd shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial painting and coating application.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Understanding of industrial safety procedures, PPE, and chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply industrial coatings using proper painting techniques.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move, load, unload, stage, and position materials.
• Perform rigging for materials and equipment.
• Use tape measures and other measuring tools accurately.
• Assist with production activities and tasks across different shop areas.
• Complete required respiratory fit testing and follow PPE, chemical-handling, and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial painting

Coating application

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Rigging

Tape measure

Safety procedures

PPE knowledge

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Industrial Painter & Material Handler

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift Available
Pay: Up to $23.00/hour, depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour

Job Overview

Seeking a hands-on Industrial Painter & Material Handler to support daily shop production. Industrial painting accounts for approximately 20% of the role, with the remaining time focused on material handling, rigging, equipment operation, and general production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply industrial coatings using proper painting techniques.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move, load, unload, stage, and position materials.
• Perform rigging for materials and equipment.
• Use tape measures and other measuring tools accurately.
• Assist with production activities and tasks across different shop areas.
• Complete required respiratory fit testing and follow PPE, chemical-handling, and workplace safety procedures.

Requirements

• Experience with industrial or production painting and coating application.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment.
• Knowledge of rigging, load handling, and safe loading/unloading practices.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to pass a respiratory fit test.
• Understanding of industrial safety procedures, PPE, and chemical handling.
• Strong organization, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with a team, and perform varied production duties beyond painting.