Body Shop Prepper 2nd Shift - Hueneme Port Team

About GLOVIS America Inc.
GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.
Summary
This position is mainly responsible for sanding, prepping, and taping off vehicles for painting. In addition, this position will wet sand and buff vehicles after the refinishing process, as well as buff and polish vehicles to remove any imperfections. This position must be open to working overtime.
Responsibilities
Primary
Wet sand and buff vehicles

• Masking, prepping, and primer mixing
• Ability to remove imperfections from refinished surfaces with 10 micron sand paper.
• Ability to buff with a high speed buffer to remove sand scratches and polish to original finish.
• Tape off windows, molding, etc.
• Professionally and courteously interact with other employees, customers, and truck drivers concerning any defects in finished products.
• Buff vehicles with factory defects.
• Maintain safe working environment, and follow all policies and procedures regarding safety.
• Professionally and courteously interact with other employees, customers, and truck drivers concerning any defects in finished products.

Prepare panels for final refinish

• Remove all dust and other particles from prepared panels. Inspect panels for adherence to shop standards for preparation
• Inspect incoming panels for properly completed body repairs and primer applications.
• Apply abrasives and use hand and power tools in preparing panels for final refinish
• Mask/protect any areas adjacent to panel(s) to be prepared

Secondary
Maintain a safe working environment

• Maintain cleanliness of all tools/equipment.
• Follow all job related safety and health procedures

Other duties as assigned

• Assist in other production departments as needed.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D Required
• Minimum 2 years of automotive experience required
• Trained in reading and understanding SDS sheets required
• Trained in PPG Envirobase, PPG Color match system preferred
• Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions Required
• PPG Certification preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Bodywork
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to drive both automatic and straight shift vehicles
• Ability to verify and record numbers 17 characters in length

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of right and left hands for simple and firm grasping
• Occasional use of right and left hands for fine manipulation
• Frequent lift and carry usual 5 lbs, max 25 lbs
• Stand, walk 5 hours per day
• Sit, drive, climb, reach over shoulder, balance, push, pull, squat, crawl, jump 1-3 hours per day
• Kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, push, pull, squat 3-5 hours per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Working and Environmental Conditions
Will be working with Buffer Machine, PPG Color Machine, and scanners
This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting at Port Hueneme, CA

• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to chemicals/fumes near paint booth

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.