Paint Line Loader/Unloader — 2nd Shift

industrialfabricators; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Fabricators is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Heavy Loader/Unloader to join our Paint Line team on 2nd Shift. This role loads and unloads metal parts before and after painting, moves materials through the production area, and ensures parts are handled to maintain quality.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable with a warm manufacturing environment, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly.
• Comfortable in a heat-exposed manufacturing environment.
• Able to stand, walk, bend and perform repetitive movements.
• Previous manufacturing/warehouse experience preferred.
• Willing to follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Good attendance and reliability.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload metal parts from paint line racks, conveyors, and carts.
• Hang and remove metal components before and after painting.
• Inspect parts for placement, damage, or quality concerns.
• Move carts, racks, and materials throughout production.
• Lift and handle parts weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Maintain production flow by ensuring parts are available for paint.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Work in a warm manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation per 5S.
• Communicate issues to supervisor about parts, equipment, or delays.

Skills

Lift 40 pounds

Heat exposure tolerance

Stand/walk/bend/repeat

Safety procedures

Reliable attendance

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Industrial Fabricators is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Heavy Loader/Unloader to join our Paint Line team on 2nd Shift. This role loads and unloads metal parts before and after painting, moves materials through the production area, and ensures parts are handled to maintain quality.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable with a warm manufacturing environment, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 40 pounds.