Job Description

Overhead Crane Operator & Painter First Shift

This dual-role position plays a key part in preparing and loading materials for distribution, and in painting items as specified. You'll help make sure items are properly tracked, securely packed, and finished to meet required standards, all while adhering to safety protocols.

Work Hours: First shift runs from 5:00 AM until 4:30 PM, Monday to Thursday. Occasional Friday shifts may be needed when operations demand.

Pay: $20/hr

Main Duties

Material Loading:

• Reference the Pieces Not Shipped log to determine which items need to be loaded.
• Note each item on the log as it is placed for shipment.
• Prepare materials for transportation by banding, boxing, and applying shrink wrap as necessary for protection and efficient handling.
• Measure, cut, and organize 4 x 4 wood blocks used for support and stacking.
• Safely fill trailersnever exceeding 45,000 poundsusing cranes and lifting tools to maintain safety for product and operator alike.
• After loading, hand over the updated shipment logsignedto the plant manager.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned by the plant management team to support customer requirements.

Painting Tasks:

• Move and arrange items for painting with cranes, mechanical devices, or safe manual handling.
• Clearly label each piece with the correct paint codes, indicating areas where paint should be excluded.
• Ensure surfaces are dirt-free by sweeping or using compressed air.
• Confirm the correct paint hues and types in sprayers, and adjust as necessary.
• Apply paint using spraying equipment and hands-on methods.
• Rotate items to ensure full coverage, either manually or with crane assistance.
• Organize painted items in the designated area pending shipment.
• Use of Elcometer gauge to check paint depth and record findings in the thickness log.

Skills & Requirements

Skilled in safely operating overhead cranes and lifting equipment. Complete a tape measure test. Detail-oriented and focused on achieving quality outcomes. Capable of following instructions, both written and spoken. Physically fit to handle manual tasks such as lifting and stacking. Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments is a plus.

Additional Information

Other responsibilities may arise at plant management's discretion to best serve customer needs and ensure a smooth workflow.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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