Warehouse Worker- Quick Interviews, Fast Start

Job Description

This role supports the paint production team by independently performing powder coating applications and ensuring smooth operation of the powder line. You prepare and handle parts before and after coating, maintain equipment and documentation, and help keep production flow aligned with established quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret customer blueprints to correctly identify, mask, and plug specified features on production parts.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, masking, cleaning, and other pre-coating activities.
• Perform powder coating applications and support daily powder line operations such as masking, hanging, palletizing, and staging.
• Hang production parts on the chain line and remove them after processing in the cure oven.
• Remove masking and plugs from parts exiting the cure oven to prepare them for inspection and further processing.
• Use diagnostic equipment appropriately to verify coating quality and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Inspect painted products for quality, confirming that they meet customer and internal standards.
• Manage inventory of paint, coatings, and related supplies to support continuous production.
• Maintain equipment and documentation in line with quality standards and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Follow all safety protocols and consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Execute routine housekeeping to keep the department clean, organized, and free of debris.
• Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with supervisors, leads, and co-workers to support production goals.
• Demonstrate willingness to work overtime when needed to meet production demands.
• Maintain responsibilities related to the ISO 9001 system as defined in the Quality Manual and procedure-level documentation.
• Participate actively and positively in Lean activities aimed at process improvement and waste reduction.
• Assist in other manufacturing tasks when necessary to support overall operations.
• Keep the work area clean and organized throughout the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production and departmental objectives.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret customer blueprints to identify masking and plugging requirements.
• Capability to use diagnostic equipment to verify coating quality accurately.
• Experience with paint preparation activities such as sanding, masking, and cleaning surfaces.
• Attention to detail when inspecting painted products to ensure they meet specifications.
• Basic computer knowledge for documentation and inventory-related tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions consistently and accurately.
• Manual dexterity for handling small parts, masking, plugging, and operating equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production schedules.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, kneel, reach above shoulder, climb, drive, and push/pull within the described physical requirements.
• Normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) and hearing (with or without corrective hearing aids) sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school education plus relevant vocational training in industrial painting or related fields is beneficial.
• Thorough knowledge of various types of paint equipment, including powder coating systems, spray guns, and paint booths, is an advantage.
• Experience in industrial painting, powder coating, sandblasting, or paint prep is helpful.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, helping others succeed and encouraging teammates.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including clear and direct communication and good listening skills.
• Commitment to honesty and integrity, honoring commitments and consistently doing the right thing.
• Openness to Lean principles, including improving processes, sharing information, teaching others, and exposing issues.
• Comfort with analyzing data for improvement, focusing on results, and taking ownership and accountability.
• Drive for excellence, including a passion for serving customers, contributing solutions, maintaining a sense of urgency, and seeking knowledge.
• Positive attitude, ability to celebrate achievements, and willingness to maintain a sense of fun without taking yourself too seriously.

Why Work Here?

You join a rapidly growing, family-owned organization that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. The culture emphasizes helping one another succeed, solving problems without blame, and celebrating achievements. You benefit from a numbers-focused yet supportive environment where ownership, accountability, and learning are encouraged, and where passion for excellence and a positive, fun atmosphere are part of everyday work.

Work Environment

The role is based in a shop and production environment with industrial ovens and heating equipment running continuously. You work in conditions that can include moderate to high noise levels, with some areas exceeding 85 dB, and exposure to dusty powder, heat without air conditioning, and cold temperatures. The position involves significant physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and a mix of sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching above shoulder, climbing, driving, and pushing/pulling as part of daily tasks. Work is performed on weekend shifts, with openings split between an AM weekend shift (Friday through Sunday) and a PM weekend shift (Friday through Sunday), each operating on extended hours. Until the paint line weekend staffing is fully established, weekend work may be structured as a single 12-hour shift from midday to midnight Friday through Sunday before transitioning to separate AM and PM shifts. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required, and attire should be suitable for an industrial shop setting with exposure to dust, heat, and cold.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks, NV.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Sparks,NV.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.