Batchmaker

Benjamin Moore; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Moore is seeking a 3rd Shift Paint Technician to formulate batches, mix materials, and perform color matching of paint products. The role emphasizes attention to detail, strict safety adherence, and quality control throughout the production process.

Responsibilities include operating dispersion equipment, ensuring proper material additions, and coordinating with shading and filling lines. The shift requires teamwork, reliable safety practices, and willingness to cross-train as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Experience matching color specifications is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and cross-functionally.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and cleanliness.
• Ability to use company software and computer systems.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and follow SOPs.
• Ability to operate production equipment such as fill by weight, labeling and packing machines.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and environmental rules; use required safety equipment.
• Maintain quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
• Follow batch formulation per Central Labs and add approved materials for dispersion.
• Mix materials and perform quality control checks for dispersion approval and transfer.
• Transfer batches to holding tanks and coordinate with other departments.
• Communicate with other departments for proper transfer of production steps.
• Maintain filters and adjust flow to ensure efficiency.
• Cross-train in other departments as needed.
• Operate forklift equipment and related machinery when required.

Skills

Color matching

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

SOP adherence

Good interpersonal communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Fill by weight machine

Video jet

Labeler

Palletizer

Case packer

Depalletizer

Color dispersions equipment

Job description

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.

3rd Shift

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. Approved materials may be accurately and efficiently added to dispersion task by uses of electro gauges, valves, temperature controls, flow meters or other related equipment.
• Mixes the materials and performs quality controls checks for dispersion approval and transfer to the next step within the production process, using prescribed equipment. May use electronic information systems to control materials additions, check material inventory supplies, etc.
• Ensures all batches are properly and expeditiously transferred into scheduled tanks for thin-down. Batches are completed in accordance with Central Lab formulations. Batches are completed in accordance with Central Lab formulations, using the prescribed approved raw materials, thickeners, thinners, etc. Materials are accurately measured and delivered to assigned holding tanks, using electronic gauges, valves, transfer equipment, etc. May use electronic information systems to control materials additions to complete batches for final approval.
• Communications with other departments for proper transfer of completed dispersion production process; milling, shading, etc. to assign holding tanks.
• May be required to maintain efficiency of material additions/flow by checking and changing filters.
• 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.
• Utilizes color spectrophotomer and eye shading expertise to match batches to customer specifications.
• Ensures batches are properly and expeditiously transferred into scheduled tanks for thin-down and color matching/tinting. Batches are completed in accordance with central lab formulations, using the prescribed approved raw materials, colorants, color dispersions, thickeners, thinners, etc. Materials are accurately measured and delivered to assigned holding tanks, using electronic gauges, valves, transfer equipment, etc. May use electronic information systems to control materials additions to complete batches for final approval.
• 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.
• Reutilization of resources for re-work materials in accordance with approved procedures by central lab.
• Communicates with other departments during production process, i.e. mixing, milling and filling/packaging, etc. Scheduled appropriate holding tans for proper co-ordination of product processing.
• May be required to maintain clean filters for transferring products and materials during production processing.
• Willingness to work and cross train in other departments frequently.
• Maintains forklift or other related equipment by checking battery, electrical charger hook-up etc.

Performs Other Duties As Required.

• This role will work 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 and performs quality checks
• Responsible for color matching and tinting
• Measures materials accurately to deliver to tanks
• Ability to combine and work with raw materials.
• Ability to follow all batch formulations.
• Ability to mix materials and conduct quality checks
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• Basic math skills, ie: 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

• Frequency of physical activity throughout shift:
• 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 50lbs. 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

Frequency Of Upper And Lower Extremity Activity Throughout Shift

• Constant grasping with dominate 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 life 50-75 pounds throughout shift

Environment Factors And Exposure 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

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to a competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits using external market data and internal comparisons to ensure our employees are compensated fairly and equitably.

Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• 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

You can view the complete benefits package by clicking the following link:

https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/benjamin-moore-careers?targetid=row-benefits-summary

Engagement, Inclusion + Social Impact

At Benjamin Moore, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive because it benefits our employees, customers, and community. We remain steadfast in our commitment to cultivating an environment where all are provided the tools and opportunities to thrive in the workplace. Our efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Safety.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of 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. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Pay Range

USD $25.20 - USD $33.30 /Hr.