Paint Line Loader – 1st Shift – Ludington, MI 1

Company Overview

If you’re looking for a manufacturing role in a company that offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, stability, competitive wages, and growth opportunities, then Haworth is the place for you! We value our members and invest in their development and well-being to help them succeed. In business for more than 70 years, Haworth is a family-owned, global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. In addition to our heritage of innovative design and quality products, we are proud of our members who have contributed to our company’s success and stability.

Here at Haworth, our Members enjoy the following benefits from their first day of employment:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K with company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off Accrual by pay period
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Opportunity for overtime (Paid at time and a half)

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Paint Line Loader to join our team in Ludington, MI on 1st shift.

Schedule is from 5:30am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday. OT is from 5:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday and potential Saturdays from 5:30am-2:00pm.

As a Paint Line Loader, you will:

• Sequences and hangs or unloads parts for paint runs according to production dispatch. Verifies and updates production system accordingly. Flexes throughout department as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 8th grade education or higher
• Ability to lift/move products weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to flex work schedule and overtime may be required including weekends and/or holidays per business demands
• The ability to work in Ludington, MI without relocation assistance
• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior paint line experience.
• Ability to utilize appropriate electronic production system to complete job duties, along with the respective technology tools, e.g. personal computer (PC), tablet, keyboard, mouse, RF gun.
• Ability to verify correct product by size and color.
• Ability to maintain loading/unloading line pacing.

Essential Functions

• Accesses production schedule to make sure correct parts are on hand. Verifies parts received match schedule.
• Maintains inventory to ensure paint availability. Uses powered industrial truck (PIT), hand truck or dolly to load/move materials to work area.
• Programs recipes into paint booths to ensure correct paint coverage for each part. Fills containers with prescribed quantities of paint, chemicals, or other materials; verifies correct paints are placed in hoppers and corresponding booths. Changes out paint/powder as needed.
• Monitors paint room computer system to verify painting sequence and all other paint functions (wash tank, spray guns, booth set-up, dry off and cure oven). Makes adjustments as necessary.
• Manually paints parts if quantity is minimal or for special/unique products.
• Maintains paint area. Cleans spray tanks, hoses, and nozzles, using solvent, brushes, and cloths. Responsible for booth cleaning.
• Performs all required preventive maintenance.
• Rotates through department work centers based on business need.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.