Batchmaker

At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace. Join us and be part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion while supporting locally owned stores in 65 countries.

About the Role

Responsible for batch formulation, mixing materials, quality color matching/tinting, and quality of finished product processing within the duties and functions of the department. This role works seamlessly with the Shading Department to execute quality mixing and shading of paint batches for dispersion to the filling line for packaging.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety guidelines and rules; environmental and regulatory guidelines; uses all required safety equipment.
• Maintains quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
• Follows batch formulation, as prescribed by Central Labs, and uses knowledge and skills to incorporate approved materials for proper dispersion.
• Accurately and efficiently adds approved materials to dispersion tasks using electro gauges, valves, temperature controls, flow meters, or other related equipment.
• Mixes materials and performs quality control checks for dispersion approval and transfer to the next step within the production process, using prescribed equipment.
• Uses electronic information systems to control materials additions, check material inventory supplies, etc.
• Ensures all batches are properly and expeditiously transferred into scheduled tanks for thin-down in accordance with Central Lab formulations.
• Accurately measures and delivers materials to assigned holding tanks using electronic gauges, valves, transfer equipment, etc.
• Communicates with other departments for proper transfer of completed dispersion production processes such as milling, shading, etc.
• Maintains efficiency of material additions/flow by checking and changing filters as required.
• Utilizes color spectrophotometer and eye shading expertise to match batches to customer specifications.
• Ensures batches are completed using prescribed approved raw materials, colorants, color dispersions, thickeners, thinners, etc.
• Involved with quality control checks and procedures prescribed by central labs to ensure effective, accurate, and expeditious processing with first-run capability.
• Makes appropriate additions to production batches as prescribed by the quality assurance lab using approved materials.
• Reutilizes resources for re-work materials in accordance with approved procedures by the central lab.
• Coordinates with other departments during the production process, including mixing, milling, and filling/packaging.
• Schedules appropriate holding tanks for proper coordination of product processing.
• Maintains clean filters for transferring products and materials during production processing.
• Willingness to work and cross-train in other departments frequently.
• Maintains forklift or other related equipment by checking battery, electrical charger hook-up, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School degree required.
• Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction.
• Previous experience in and demonstrated ability to accurately match color specifications.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work cross-functionally.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and cleanliness.
• Ability to use company software and computer system programs.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and follow SOPs.
• Ability to operate fill-by-weight machine, video jet, labeler, palletizer, case packer, can and carton computer, and depalletizer.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting, and kneeling.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor level.
• Constant standing (6-8+ hours).
• Frequent lifting of 10-75 lbs. (1-8+ hours) throughout shift.
• Ability to stand and climb stairs during an 8-10 hour shift as needed.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. continuously throughout shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs up to approximately 100% of the time during shift; ability to kneel/stoop/bend up to 50% of the time during shift.
• Constant grasping with dominant hand (6-8+ hours).
• Frequent fine hand manipulation, pushing, pulling, and reaching above and below shoulder throughout shift.
• Constant walking (6-8+ hours).
• Getting onto forklifts continuously throughout shift.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds throughout shift.

Work Environment

• Ability to use respirator and proper PPE (eye protection, safety shoes).
• Operate weight machine, video jet, labeler, case packer, palletizer, and depalletizer.
• Ability to work overtime (up to 4 hours past regularly scheduled shift) and weekends when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + 7 paid holidays and 5 personal days.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for eligible employees.

Pay

USD $27.30 - USD $36.10 per hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:00 PM - 2:30 AM.