Batchmaker

Benjamin Moore & Co; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 37,608 - 49,731; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

PTO + holidays + personal days

Employer-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Benjamin Moore in Newark, NJ is seeking a production operator to support batch formulation, mixing materials, color matching, and quality control of finished paint products.

You will follow safety guidelines, operate fill-by-weight, video jet, labeler, palletizer, and other equipment, ensure accurate dispersion, and collaborate with shading and packaging teams to meet customer specs and packaging deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School degree and basic math skills required.
• Experience in color matching to specifications.
• Ability to work in a team and follow SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and use required PPE.
• Maintain quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
• Perform batch formulation and mixing per Central Labs and match colors.
• Transfer batches to tanks and coordinate with departments.
• Support shading and dispersion for packaging.
• Perform quality checks and document results.
• Cross-train in other departments as needed.
• Operate fill-by-weight, video jet, labeler, palletizer, and depalletizer.

Skills

Color matching

Basic math

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

SOP compliance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Fill-by-weight machine

Video jet

Labeler

Palletizer

Depalletizer

PPE usage

Job description

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 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.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.

Job Summary

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

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

Ensures all batches are properly and expeditiously transferred into scheduled tanks for thin‑down, following Central Lab formulations and using approved raw materials.

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

May be required to maintain 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.

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

Communicates with other departments during production process, including mixing, milling and filling/packaging.

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.

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 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, i.e., addition/subtraction.

Previous experience in 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 SOPs.

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 an 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.

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

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.

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.

In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to support you physically, financially, and emotionally, through both the big milestones and in your everyday life.

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

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.

Our Social Impact initiatives, including strategic partnerships, in‑kind donations, and volunteerism, further amplify our ability to positively impact the lives of our stakeholders. We believe that fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging is the right thing to do and essential for our continued success.

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.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

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 $27.30 – USD $36.10 /Hr.