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, and maintaining the quality of finished-product processing. The role follows Central Labs’ approved formulations and quality procedures, accurately measures and adds approved raw materials, and uses production equipment and electronic systems to move batches through dispersion, thin-down, shading, and transfer processes. The Batchmaker works closely with the Shading Department and other production departments to coordinate processing and deliver quality batches to the filling line for packaging.

The position requires working safely and keeping work areas and equipment clean. It involves operating production and packaging equipment, completing quality-control checks, maintaining filters as needed, and cross-training or working in other departments. The role may require overtime of up to four hours beyond the regularly scheduled shift and weekend work when required. The listed shift is 3rd shift.

Requirements

• High school degree.
• Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction.
• Previous experience and demonstrated ability to accurately match color specifications.
• Ability to work in a team and cross-functionally.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and cleanliness.
• Ability to use company software and computer 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 use a respirator and appropriate PPE, including eye protection and safety shoes.
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs during an 8–10-hour shift; standing and walking may occupy up to approximately 100% of the shift, and kneeling, stooping, or bending may occupy up to 50%.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds continuously and handle 50–75 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, including objects from the floor; frequent bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching; constant grasping with the dominant hand and walking; and frequent fine hand manipulation.
• Ability to get onto forklifts continuously 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 procedure guidelines, and use required safety equipment and PPE.
• Maintain the cleanliness and quality of work areas and equipment.
• Follow Central Labs batch formulations and use approved raw materials to properly disperse, mix, thin down, shade, and tint batches.
• Accurately measure and add materials using equipment such as gauges, valves, temperature controls, flow meters, and transfer equipment.
• Perform quality-control checks and procedures, including dispersion approval, color matching, tinting, and batch approval.
• Transfer completed batches into scheduled holding tanks and coordinate batch transfers with other departments, including mixing, milling, shading, and filling/packaging.
• Make additions to production batches as prescribed by the Quality Assurance Lab and use approved procedures to rework materials.
• Use electronic information systems to control material additions and check inventory supplies as needed.
• Check, change, or clean filters as required to maintain material flow and product transfers.
• Work seamlessly with the Shading Department to execute quality mixing and shading for production and packaging.
• Maintain forklifts and related equipment, including checking batteries and electrical charger connections.
• Cross-train and work in other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off, including vacation starting at three weeks, seven paid holidays, and five personal days
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Performance-based annual raise and bonus
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

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