Paint Maker 1st shift

Golden Artist Colors•New Berlin, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Golden Artist Colors is a manufacturer of art materials revered by professional and aspiring artists across the globe. Employee-owned and based in Central NY, the company’s mission is to grow a sustainable company dedicated to creating and sharing the most imaginative and innovative tools of color, line, and texture for inspiring those who turn their vision into reality. We prize the opportunity to support community engagement by employing the best employees dedicated to safety, quality, and long-term service. Our portfolio includes the well-established GOLDEN Artist Acrylics brand, which has set the standard for professional quality acrylic paints since 1980. We maintain the Williamsburg Artist Oils brand, which was acquired in 2010. QoR Artist Watercolors were created by GOLDEN in 2014, and most recently PanPastel Artist Pastels and Sofft Tools were acquired by GOLDEN in 2022. Our portfolio also includes Golden Paintworks, a division focused on specialty architectural products.

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.
Some ergonomic matting present.
Slip/trip hazards present.
Occasional climbing on/off a platform. Step may be as high as 23”.
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. Lift may originate from 11’ to 23”. Pails are lifted and stacked at heights from floor to 14 1/2”, 29” and 43” high.
Occasional overhead lifting of 20 lbs (empty barrel containers). Lift originates from floor height.
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, and 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.
General cleaning of machinery and drums.
Entering data into the ERP system.
Use of a respirator.

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