Paint Maker 1st shift

Golden Artist Colors Inc•New Berlin, NY

1d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Golden Artist Colors is seeking a Paintmaker I for their Operations department. This role is crucial in manufacturing professional artist paints and related products. The company emphasizes a creative culture, sustainability, and community engagement. They are known for their GOLDEN Artist Acrylics, Williamsburg Artist Oils, QoR Artist Watercolors, PanPastel Artist Pastels, Sofft Tools, and Golden Paintworks brands.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent plus additional computer training
1-3 years of experience working with equipment requiring the use of safety equipment in an environment where quality was a focus and where all employees were expected to be problem solvers.
Continuous periods of standing/walking on concrete surface.
Occasional climbing on/off a platform.
Constant reaching from below the waist to waist and shoulder heights. Occasional overhead reaching.
Occasional to frequent bending. May be sustained.
Occasional to frequent squatting.
Occasional moderate to heavy pushing/pulling (70 lbs force). Frequent light pushing/pulling (25 lbs force).
Occasional twisting.
Frequent lifting of up to 60 lbs 5-gallon pails.
Occasional overhead lifting of 20 lbs (empty barrel containers).
Frequent carrying of up to 60 lbs 5-gallon pails.
Constant grasping/pinching, occasionally combined with torque. Includes use of hand tools.
Constant visual and auditory acuity to monitor running of machinery and quality of product.
Occasional to frequent daily use of a respirator and able to pass a respirator medical clearance.
Intermittent lifting of 5-gallon pails weighing up to 75 lbs. from floor to waist.

Responsibilities

Operate and be efficient in at least two of the following: large versator, small versator, or all mills.
Operate multiple pieces of equipment, including drum dumper, fork truck, manual jack, power jack, etc.
May be required to operate the bulk mixer.
Efficiently perform all processes, which may consist of mixing, milling, de-aerating, pumping, and quality control of paint and related products.
Perform general cleaning of machinery and drums.
Enter data into the ERP system.
Use of a respirator is required.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer match
No-cost Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Paid Holidays and Time Off
Quarterly bonus for the purpose of distributing to employees a share of profits as additional remuneration over and above regular wages or salaries.
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Child Care Reimbursement
Paid Community Service Hours
Employee Discount on Product
Employee assistance program
Referral Bonus program