Industrial Painter & Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Painter & Material Handler

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

We are looking for a dependable Industrial Painter and Material Handler to assist with painting, equipment movement, and daily shop operations. About 20% of the job involves industrial painting, while the remaining time focuses on rigging, material handling, and production support.

• Prepare surfaces and apply industrial paints and protective coatings.

• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move, load, unload, and position materials.

• Rig and secure materials for safe lifting and transport.

• Use tape measures and other measuring tools to verify dimensions.

• Move materials between work areas and assist with general production tasks.

• Follow PPE requirements and safe practices for handling paints and chemicals.

• Complete respiratory fit testing and comply with workplace safety procedures.

• Experience with industrial painting, surface preparation, or coating application.

• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment.

• Knowledge of rigging, load handling, and safe material movement.

• Ability to read measurements and accurately use a tape measure.

• Ability to pass a respiratory fit test.

• Understanding of industrial safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and chemical handling.

• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

• Ability to work independently and with a team while performing duties beyond painting.

First- and second-shift positions are available. Second-shift employees receive an additional $3.00 per hour. Pay is up to $23.00 per hour, depending on experience.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.