Painter

FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. 

The "Painter" classification is an all-encompassing paint department position. They will assist with all material staging, prepping, and part-hanging and painting duties. This position will help move all material through the paint line process physically and systematically. It is required to operate computers, RF scan guns, label printers, forklifts, lift tables, overhead cranes, power tools, checklists and other devices daily. The ability and willingness to adjust on the fly in a fast-paced production environment is crucial. All paint employees must have a safety-first mindset. Employees handle chemicals and large heavy material on a regular basis. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• The ability to operate industrial painting equipment. 

• Support team to achieve KPI goals and quality requirements. 

• They will be medically certified and fit tested to wear a respirator per OSHA standards (29 CFR

• Assist any other departments as needed. 

• Continuous improvement mindset and support continuous improvement activities. 

• The ability to use appropriate measuring instruments to the task.  

• The ability to interface with other departments to accomplish tasks.  

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace using 5S principles. 

• Communicate proactively and escalate any material shortage, quality, and process issues. 

• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. 

• Complete Quality Checklists 

• Participate in department Daily Startup Meetings 

• Comply with and participate in maintaining standardized work instructions. 

• Working ability to follow and apply all applicable PPE and safety requirements. 

• Report workplace hazards associated with equipment being used, workplace injuries and/or illness and workplace near miss incidents immediately to direct supervisor.  

• The ability to stand for up to 10 hours a day.  

• The ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane.  

• IQMS/EMAIL  

• Part identification  

• Color identification  

• LOTO 

• 5S/Lean fundamentals/Problem Solving  

• All other duties assigned. 

Required Skill / Qualifications:  

• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.  

• Must pass pre-employment and drug screen.

This role starts at $19.00 an hour.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.