Mixer

Benjamin Moore & Co • Pell City, AL

1d • $23 - $30

About The Position

The Mixer is responsible for batch formulation, mixing materials, color matching and tinting, and ensuring the quality of finished products through the production process. The role follows Central Labs’ approved formulations and procedures, accurately measures and adds approved raw materials, performs quality checks, and transfers completed batches to assigned tanks for subsequent processing and filling. The Mixer coordinates with Shading and other departments to support timely, quality production, and may cross-train or work in other departments as needed.

The position follows safety, environmental, regulatory, and standard operating procedures; uses required personal protective equipment; and maintains clean, orderly work areas and equipment. Work is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Overtime of up to four hours beyond the scheduled shift and weekend work may be required.

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 environment 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 use a respirator and required personal protective equipment, including eye protection and safety shoes.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds continuously and lift 50–75 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs during an 8–10-hour shift, and to kneel, stoop, bend, squat, and perform other physical activities as described.
• Ability to work overtime up to four hours past the scheduled shift and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Follow batch formulas and Central Labs’ instructions to disperse materials into tanks.
• Mix raw materials and perform quality checks, including checks for dispersion approval and batch completion.
• Match colors to customer specifications using a color spectrophotometer and color-shading expertise; tint batches as needed.
• Accurately measure and deliver approved materials, colorants, thickeners, and thinners to assigned tanks using gauges, valves, transfer equipment, and related systems.
• Transfer completed batches into scheduled holding tanks and coordinate product movement with other departments, including Shading, milling, and filling/packaging.
• Make production-batch additions as directed by the quality assurance lab and reuse rework materials according to approved procedures.
• Maintain filters as required for material flow and product transfers.
• Follow safety, environmental, regulatory, and SOP requirements; use required safety equipment and maintain clean work areas and equipment.
• 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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
• Student loan repayment assistance for eligible employees
• Performance-based annual raise and bonus

What This Job Offers

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