Mixer 1st Shift - Benjamin Moore & Co

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.  

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Responsible for batch formulation, mixing materials, quality color matching/tinting, and quality of finished product processing within the duties and functions of department to include the following key 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. Approved materials may be accurately and efficiently added to dispersion task by uses of electro gauges, valves, temperature controls, flow meters or other related equipment.

Mixes the materials and performs quality controls checks for dispersion approval and transfer to the next step within the production process, using prescribed equipment. May use 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. Batches are completed in accordance with Central Lab formulations. Batches are completed in accordance with Central Lab formulations, using the prescribed approved raw materials, thickeners, thinners, etc. Materials are accurately measured and delivered to assigned holding tanks, using electronic gauges, valves, transfer equipment, etc. May use electronic information systems to control materials additions to complete batches for final approval. 

Communications with other departments for proper transfer of completed dispersion production process; milling, shading, etc. to assign holding tanks.

May be required to maintain efficiency of material additions/flow by checking and changing filters.

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.

Utilizes color spectrophotomer and eye shading expertise to match batches to customer specifications.

Ensures batches are properly and expeditiously transferred into scheduled tanks for thin-down and color matching/tinting. Batches are completed in accordance with central lab formulations, using the prescribed approved raw materials, colorants, color dispersions, thickeners, thinners, etc. Materials are accurately measured and delivered to assigned holding tanks, using electronic gauges, valves, transfer equipment, etc. May use electronic information systems to control materials additions to complete batches for final approval.

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 batch, as prescribed by quality assurance lab; using approved materials.

Reutilization of resources for re-work materials in accordance with approved procedures by central lab.

Communicates with other departments during production process, i.e. mixing, milling and filling/packaging, etc. Scheduled appropriate holding tans for proper co-ordination of product processing.

May be required to maintain 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.

This role will work seamlessly with the Shading Department to execute quality mixing and shading of paint batches for dispersion to the filling line for packaging.

Follows batch formulas for proper dispersion into tanks

Mixes raw materials and performs quality checks

Responsible for color matching and tinting

Measures materials accurately to deliver to tanks

Ability to combine and work with raw materials.

Ability to follow all batch formulations.

Ability to mix materials and conduct quality checks

Other duties as assigned.

High School degree required.

Basic math skills, ie: addition/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 SOP's

Ability to operate fill by weight machine, video jet, labeler, palletizer, case packer, can and carton computer and depalletizer.

Minimum Requirements:

Frequency of physical activity throughout shift:

Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects from floor

Constant standing (6-8+ hours)

Frequent lifting of 10-75 lbs. (1-8+ hours) throughout shift

Ability to stand and climb stairs during 8 -10 hour shift as needed.

Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. continuously throughout shift.

Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs, up to approximately 100% of time during shift, ability to kneel/stoop/bend up to 50% of time during shift

Frequency of upper and lower extremity activity throughout shift:

Constant grasping with dominate 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 life 50-75 pounds throughout shift

Environment Factors and exposure throughout shift:

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

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve.  Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.

At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee’s student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.