Batchmaker

Benjamin Moore & Co • Johnstown, NY

5d • $25 - $33

About The Position

The Batchmaker is responsible for formulating and mixing paint batches, matching and tinting colors to customer specifications, and ensuring finished products meet quality standards. The role follows Central Labs’ approved batch formulations and uses approved raw materials, colorants, dispersions, thickeners, and thinners. Materials must be measured accurately and transferred to assigned tanks using production equipment and, where applicable, electronic information systems.

The position performs quality-control checks throughout dispersion, mixing, thin-down, and color-matching processes; makes approved additions as directed by the quality assurance lab; and supports reuse of rework materials according to approved procedures. The Batchmaker coordinates with Shading and other departments, including mixing, milling, and filling/packaging, to keep product processing and transfers on schedule. The role may also check or change filters and maintain a forklift or related equipment.

The work requires frequent cross-training and adherence to safety, environmental, regulatory, and standard operating procedures. It involves extended periods of standing and walking, lifting and handling materials, climbing stairs, and using production equipment and required personal protective equipment. The role is on second shift and may require overtime of up to four hours beyond the scheduled shift and weekend work when required.

Requirements

• High school degree.
• Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction.
• Previous experience and demonstrated ability to match color specifications accurately.
• Ability to work in a team and 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 standard operating procedures.
• Ability to operate a fill-by-weight machine, video jet, labeler, palletizer, case packer, can and carton computer, and depalletizer.
• Ability to combine and work with raw materials and follow batch formulations, mix materials, and conduct quality checks.
• Ability to use a respirator and required PPE, including eye protection and safety shoes.
• Ability to stand and climb stairs during an 8–10-hour shift as needed; stand, walk, and climb stairs for up to approximately 100% of the shift; and kneel, stoop, or bend for up to 50% of the shift.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds continuously and handle 50–75 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to work overtime up to four hours past the regularly scheduled shift and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, environmental, regulatory, and standard operating procedures and use required safety equipment and PPE.
• Maintain the cleanliness and quality of the work area and equipment.
• Follow Central Labs’ batch formulations and accurately add approved raw materials using production controls and equipment.
• Mix materials and conduct quality-control checks for dispersion approval and transfer to the next production step.
• Transfer completed batches to scheduled tanks for thin-down and color matching or tinting.
• Match colors to customer specifications using a color spectrophotometer and color-shading expertise.
• Make production-batch additions as prescribed by the quality assurance lab, using approved materials.
• Reuse rework materials according to approved Central Lab procedures.
• Coordinate with Shading and other departments, including mixing, milling, and filling/packaging, to arrange transfers and holding tanks for production processing.
• Check or change filters as needed to maintain material flow and product transfers.
• Maintain forklifts or related equipment, including checking batteries and electrical charger connections.
• Cross-train and work in other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual raise and bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• PTO starting at three weeks of vacation, plus seven paid holidays and five personal days.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
• Career development options.
• Business resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED