Painter

At Furmano Foods, you’re joining a values-driven company with a purpose far greater than profit. Since 1921, we’ve stayed true to our farm, faith, and family roots—nourishing our customers, team members, partners, the land, and the future. We take pride in crafting quality, shelf-stable foods including beans, tomatoes, ancient grains, and vegetables for retail and foodservice markets nationwide. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dedication to sustainability, we offer team members the opportunity to make a lasting impact while upholding a legacy of quality, service, and stewardship.

If you’re looking for a workplace that values its people and promotes a strong sense of purpose, we’d love to have you join our team! Check out our available opportunity below.

Duties and Responsibilities: Painter

Individual must be able to work independently with little supervision. This

position is under general supervision and performs work such as preparing and painting buildings, equipment, furniture, and various other surfaces for this food

manufacturing facility and cannery. The role is responsible for work order completion of planned projects this position is to assist specialists at times

in the facility. Providing recommendations and solutions while bringing a positive attitude, good communication skills and team-oriented approach.

• Notes: • Ability to work overtime as needed, Organized and clean

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prepare surfaces prior to painting.
• Hand brush or roll paint buildings, areas, equipment, furniture

and other surfaces.

• Determine type and kind of materials needed, time allowance

between coats and the number of coats required, adequacy of

surface preparation and areas to be painted.

• Apply primer, sealer and undercoats to walls and ceilings.
• Thin material to proper consistency and mix and match paints to

surfaces being painted.

• Set up scaffolding as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Body Movements – the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:

Ø Occasional - 1/3 or less

Ø Frequent – 1/3 to 2/3

Ø Continuous – 2/3 or more

Standing: Occasional to frequent

Walking: Occasional to frequent

Sitting: Frequent to continuous

Lifting: Occasional to frequent (medium duty position / ability to lift 50lbs)

Carrying: Occasional to frequent (medium duty position / ability to carry 50lbs)

Climbing: Frequent to continuous in and out of the forklift

Climbing Stairs: Occasional

Climbing ladders: NA

Crawling: NA

Working in kneeling position: NA

Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above: Minimal

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prepare surfaces prior to painting.
• Hand brush or roll paint buildings, areas, equipment, furniture

and other surfaces.

• Determine type and kind of materials needed, time allowance between coats and the number of coats required, adequacy of

surface preparation and areas to be painted.

• Apply primer, sealer and undercoats to walls and ceilings.
• Thin material to proper consistency and mix and match paints to

surfaces being painted.

• Set up scaffolding as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Twisting and Turning: Frequent to continuous

Reaching: Occasional to frequent

Bending: Occasional to frequent

Driving: Continuous (forklift)

Pushing and Pulling: Occasional

Hand Movement: Manual dexterity

Ø Simple grasping: frequent

Ø Fine manipulation: NA

OPosition Requirements:

Ø Position requires that individual be OSHA tested and certified.

Operating Equipment: Continuous (electric and/or propane forklift)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned by the manager of this position.

Hours: Currently: 1st Shift 6am-2pm 20 Minute Paid Lunch

Working days may vary based on season. Typically, Monday through Friday.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northumberland, PA 17857: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location