Prepper/Caulker: 1st Shift

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Discount program for footwear/safety

Paid training and development

Job summary

Reading Truck is seeking a Prepper/Caulker for 1st shift in Reading, PA. You will prepare truck bodies and parts for the powder coating process, perform final inspection, and rework to ensure flawless output. The role includes precision hand caulking, binding, gluing, and related tasks.

Responsibilities include sanding, caulking, moving equipment, and working with hand tools to maintain high-quality finishes. Join a team with 65+ years of leadership in truck body manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry background experience preferred
• Prior experience with hand tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Sands, grinds, finishes, caulks and prepares truck bodies
• Responsible for manually pushing/pulling equipment and parts from inventory based on the job order
• Responsible for moving equipment to other work areas via roller system or overhead crane
• Responsible for sanding, scraping and precision hand caulking/binding

Job description

Prepper/Caulker - 1st Shift

Location: Reading, PA

How You Will Make an Impact

The Prepper/Caulker is to prepare the bodies and parts for the powder coating process, conduct final detailed inspection, and rework to ensure that the parts and product will exit the powder coat process with no flaws or defects. This position will also perform precision hand caulking and binding operations such as caulking, gluing, inspecting, pasting, etc.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Sands, grinds, finishes, caulks and prepares truck bodies
• Responsible for manually pushing/pulling equipment and parts from inventory based on the job order
• Responsible for moving equipment to other work areas via roller system or overhead crane
• Responsible for sanding, scraping and precision hand caulking/binding

Required Credentials

• Manufacturing industry background experience preferred
• Prior experience with hand tools preferred

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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