Paint Line Operator – 1st Shift

Hunter Engineering Company; Raymond (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Healthcare Coverage

Profit Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Raymond, MS is hiring a Paint Line Operator for the 1st shift (7am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday) with overtime as needed. You will load and unload materials, monitor paint lines, maintain clean work areas, and progress through line stations as skills develop.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and willingness to train on material handling equipment, with opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits in a family-owned American-made company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; mechanical work experience is preferred.
• Able to be trained to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, motorized pallet jacks, or manual pallet jacks.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) using whole numbers.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all safety rules; overtime may be required.
• Convey materials using carts, pallet jacks, or forklifts from the paint area to designated areas; load/unload materials from the conveyor system.
• Sort and place materials on racks or bins by size, type, color, or product code after painting.
• Arrange stock parts in sequence for assembly by others.
• Visually inspect finished painted materials to support quality.
• Work as part of a team to coordinate loading and unloading.
• Operate forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, cranes, or other moving equipment safely.
• Train in various paint line stations to progress into next roles.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation stability and people Join our dedicated team as a Paint Line Operator in Raymond MS Since 1946 Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting edge technology with a strong commitment to quality As a family owned American made company Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers tire companies and service centers Were proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years 2022 2025 a testament to our commitment to our people Here employees are supported challenged and take pride in their work We offer exceptional benefits a healthy work life balance and meaningful opportunities for professional growth If youre ready to join a team thats shaping the future of automotive service read on Hunter offers 2125 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay Some mandatory overtime This position is for our 1st shift 7am 330pm Monday Friday

What Youll Do

• Observes and follow all safety rulesMust be willing and able to work overtime as an extension to a normal workday or on weekends as scheduled
• Conveys materials using carts pallet jacks or forklifts if licensed from the paint area to designated areas Will manually load and unload materials from the paint line conveyor system however never lifting more than 50 pounds without a team lift or the use of lifting devices
• Sorts and places materials on racks shelves or bins according to predetermined sequences such as size type style color or product code after the painting process
• Arranges stock parts in specified sequence for assembly by other workers
• Visually inspect finished painted materials to support quality
• Working as a team is essential in the coordination of loading and unloading materials
• Safe operation of forklifts hand trucks pallet jacks cranes or other moving equipment
• Will work toward training in the various paint line stations to progress into the next progression role
• Maintain work area to sustain a clean and orderly environment
• Additional duties as assigned

What Youll Bring

• High school diploma or GED is required and mechanical work experience is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to be trained to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts overhead cranes motorized pallet jacks or manual pallet jacks
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondences and memos
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers

What We Offer

• Industry Leading Healthcare Coverage
• Profit Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Join us in our mission to Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence Make Lives Better TogetherTake Pride in the ExtraordinaryDefine the Standard