Job Description

Land Pride, a Division of Great Plains Mfg, currently has an opening for a 1st Shift Painter in our Lucas Facility. 

The hours for this position are Monday-Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (overtime on Fridays as required).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load Paint lines safely to its maximum capacity per the Daily Production Requirements list 
• Learn all aspects of prepping unfinished parts for final topcoat
• Download painted parts safely & ensure correct part identification and delivery to correct location to maintain inventory accuracy
• Inspecting painted parts at the unload station for any quality defects
• Appropriately packing painted parts to ensure arrival to customer in good condition
• Versatile employee able to learn all aspects of Paint line duties, Load, Prep, Unload, Material Handling & Painting
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• Previous paint experience helpful, but not required
• Ability to lift, carry and position parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift license and experience handling large parts is helpful
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with AS400 is helpful 
• Ability to follow inventory control procedures
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.