Part-Time Color Matcher - 2nd Shift

About the role

Dorn Color is a leader in the Color Card and Sampling market, specializing in precise color matching to customer specifications. As a core competency, color matching drives the company’s high-quality sampling collateral, helping customers meet sales objectives and stand out from competitors. Dorn Color, a wholly owned subsidiary of Signum LLC, offers growth opportunities across both businesses.

Activities

• Efficiently match a variety of colors submitted by customers, including gloss, satin, flat, metallic, stain, pearls/pearls, fluorescent, nutshell, and more.
• Read job tickets and follow Department Manager’s instructions for color-matching specifications.
• Use and understand equipment and tools in the color-matching process, such as spectrophotometer, computer, color-matching software, light booth, gloss meter, scales, mixers, drum lift, dispenser, and more.
• Perform color-matching functions including color formulation, batching, corrections, and retouches.
• Provide the Coating Department with the correct batch size of lacquer to coat the required number of sheets per job.
• Ensure cost containment by using appropriate materials and minimizing scrap lacquer.
• Properly store and handle all color-matching equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
• Handle customer standards with care and keep the Color Manager informed of process issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all work instructions and procedures for the Color Department.
• Perform duties that enhance overall department and company efficiency.
• Handle, store, and follow procedures for hazardous materials/waste in compliance with EPA and OSHA standards, including keeping hazardous waste containers closed and properly labeled.

Context and environment

This position is located at the Dorn Color plant on Berea Road off West 114th Street in Cleveland. The role reports to the Color Manager and is for either the 2nd or 3rd shift, both of which include a shift differential in the hourly pay package. The environment is climate-controlled within the Color Lab.

Accountabilities

• Meet key KPIs for all color-matching functions.
• Conduct all work with the utmost attention to safety.

Qualifications / Experience required

• Ability to quickly assimilate and retain knowledge.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Strong color perception (good color eye).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a production-oriented environment.
• Ability to work around chemicals and solvents.