Paint Line Operator (1st Shift) – Growth & Benefits

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

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.