Colorist (3rd Shift)

About the role

The Colorist is responsible for monitoring and correcting production color utilizing existing formulas and spectrophotometer software.

Schedule

3rd shift: 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday‑Thursday, with overtime as required and potential weekend work. Training is required on 1st shift for a few months, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Formulate new color formulations for plastic materials that meet the customer's specification.
• Monitor production color and make corrections to improve likeness to customer specifications.
• Monitor color process and correct lab color samples utilizing existing samples.
• Operate twin and single screw extruders, and injection molding machines to create color chips.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production.
• Read and follow manuals and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Dependable with excellent attendance.
• Positive attitude.
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend.
• Willing and able to work in temperature extremes – hot and cold.
• Must be able to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Education and Experience

• Passing score on the RTP Company Color Test.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lb regularly and stand for an 8‑hour shift.
• Specific vision abilities may be required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shield, hearing protection, Tyvek suit, gloves, etc.).
• Potential exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level.
• Frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock and non‑hazardous chemical agents.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous materials as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication standard.

Company Summary

RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company operates over 20 manufacturing plants in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore, and China. RTP’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in more than 60 engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductivity, elastomeric properties, flame retardancy, high temperature resistance, structural strength, and wear resistance.