Industrial Painter & Material Handler

Location: York, PA

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift Available

Pay: Up to $23.00/hour, depending on experience2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour

Job Overview: Seeking a hands-on Industrial Painter & Material Handler to support daily shop production. Industrial painting accounts for approximately 20% of the role, with the remaining time focused on material handling, rigging, equipment operation, and general production tasks.

Responsibilities: Prepare surfaces and apply industrial coatings using proper painting techniques. Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move, load, unload, stage, and position materials. Perform rigging for materials and equipment. Use tape measures and other measuring tools accurately. Assist with production activities and tasks across different shop areas. Complete required respiratory fit testing and follow PPE, chemical-handling, and workplace safety procedures.

Requirements: Experience with industrial or production painting and coating application. Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment. Knowledge of rigging, load handling, and safe loading/unloading practices. Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately. Ability to pass a respiratory fit test. Understanding of industrial safety procedures, PPE, and chemical handling. Strong organization, multitasking, and communication skills. Ability to work independently, collaborate with a team, and perform varied production duties beyond painting. If you're a hands-on, dependable candidate with painting and material-handling experience who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, we encourage you to apply! 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.