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Benjamin Moore

Batchmaker

Benjamin Moore, Johnstown, New York, United States

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Company Overview At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. Benjamin Moore employees enjoy a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, career development options, business resource groups, and opportunities to come together and connect with colleagues. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace.

Join us and be part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion while supporting locally owned stores in 65 countries.

Job Summary Responsible for batch formulation, mixing materials, quality color matching/tinting, and quality of finished product processing within the duties and functions of department.

Responsibilities

Follows all safety guidelines and rules; environmental and regulatory guidelines; uses all required safety equipment.

Maintains quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.

Follows batch formulation, as prescribed by Central Labs, and uses knowledge and skills to incorporate approved materials for proper dispersion.

Accurately and efficiently adds approved materials to dispersion tasks using electronic gauges, valves, temperature controls, flow meters or other related equipment.

Mixes the materials and performs quality control checks for dispersion approval and transfer to the next step within the production process, using prescribed equipment.

Uses electronic information systems to control materials additions and check material inventory supplies.

Ensures all batches are properly and expeditiously transferred into scheduled tanks for thin-down, following Central Lab formulations.

Communicates with other departments for proper transfer of completed dispersion production process (milling, shading, etc.) to assign holding tanks.

Maintains efficiency of material additions/flow by checking and changing filters.

Utilizes color spectrophotometer and eye shading expertise to match batches to customer specifications.

Involved with quality control checks and procedures, prescribed by central labs to ensure effective, accurate, and expeditious processing with first run capability.

Makes appropriate additions to production batch as prescribed by quality assurance lab; using approved materials.

Reutilizes resources for re‑work materials in accordance with approved procedures by central lab.

May be required to maintain clean filters for transferring products and materials during production.

Demonstrates willingness to work and cross‑train in other departments frequently.

Maintains forklift or other related equipment by checking battery, electrical charger hook‑up, etc.

Other Duties As Required Works seamlessly with the Shading Department to execute quality mixing and shading of paint batches for dispersion to the filling line for packaging.

Follows batch formulas for proper dispersion into tanks, mixes raw materials, performs quality checks, is responsible for color matching and tinting, measures materials accurately to deliver to tanks, and combines and works with raw materials.

Qualifications

High School degree required.

Basic math skills, e.g., addition/subtraction.

Previous experience in and demonstrated ability to accurately match color specifications.

Ability to work in a team environment and work 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 SOP's.

Ability to operate fill‑by‑weight machine, video jet, labeler, palletizer, case packer, can and carton computer and depalletizer.

Minimum Requirements

Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling.

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects from floor.

Constant standing (6–8+ hours).

Frequent lifting of 10–75 lbs. (1–8+ hours) throughout shift.

Ability to stand and climb stairs during 8–10 hour shift as needed.

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. continuously throughout shift.

Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs, up to approximately 100% of time during shift; ability to kneel/stoop/bend up to 50% of time during shift.

Constant grasping with dominant hand (6–8+ hours).

Frequent fine hand manipulation, pushing, pulling and reaching above and below shoulder throughout shift.

Constant walking (6–8+ hours).

Getting onto forklifts continuously throughout shift.

Ability to lift 50–75 pounds throughout shift.

Ability to use respirator and proper PPE (eye protection, safety shoes).

Operate weight machine, video jet, labeler, case packer palletizer, and depalletizer.

Ability to work overtime (up to 4 hours past regularly scheduled shift) and weekends when required.

Compensation Philosophy Benjamin Moore offers a competitive base salary and a performance‑based annual raise and bonus. The salary range listed herein refers to the amount the Company is willing to pay at the time of posting. The actual salary offer will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, job location, and other relevant factors.

Benefits are personalized to support you physically, financially, and emotionally.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

PTO starting at 3 weeks’ vacation + (7) paid holidays and (5) personal days

Employer‑paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Engagement, Inclusion + Social Impact We celebrate difference, support it, and thrive because it benefits our employees, customers, and community.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program Provides assistance to eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post‑secondary educational institution.

Equal Opportunity Employer Benjamin Moore is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Pay Range USD $25.20 – $33.30 /hr.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other

Industry Manufacturing

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