Painter / Shop Helper

Painter / Shop Helper

East Syracuse, NY 13057, USA Req #884

Friday, April 25, 2025

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:


* Training


* Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)


* 401(k) with match


* Competitive wages


* Company laptop


* Paid time off


* 10 paid holidays


* Salary ranging from $20-$26/hour based on experience

Our material handling group is seeking a full-time Painter/Shop Helper for our Syracuse, NY branch.

This position is first shift, M - F, and hourly (no flat rate!).

The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:



* Effectively sand, Bondo and repaint trucks in a timely manner


* Keep the paint area clean after each job is completed


* Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner


* Providing exceptional customer service


* Work and manage workloads independently


* May perform preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment



* Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork


* Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities


* Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Qualifications:


* Previous painting experience is required (forklift, heavy equipment, automotive, parts)


* Strong knowledge of basic sanding, Bondo and paint mixing


* Must be able to manage time efficiently day-to-day


* Great communication skills, both written and verbal


* Possess own basic set of hand tools


* Mechanically inclined candidates are desired


* Computer programs - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Hyster contact management system


* Language Skills - Basic: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.


* Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.


* Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:


* Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear, stoop, kneel, cro...