Color Designer

Avient Corporation; Dawson (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Avient Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking a Color Formulation Specialist to develop formulas for color concentrates and related products. You will use SAP and other systems to diagnose and improve processes, and ensure timely, cost-efficient formulations.

The role requires attention to quality control, proper documentation, and adherence to safety guidelines. You will contribute to training and maintain a safe, organized work environment while delivering samples that meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related experience required.
• At least 1 year experience of injection molding experience required.
• Strong preference for experience with pigments and liquid concentrates.

Responsibilities

• Develops new formulas for color samples which meet customer business and product needs.
• Utilizes automated systems and technology (SAP, PC, Color Computer, etc.) to develop, diagnose and/or improve processes and resolve customer issues.
• Completes formulations of color concentrates, Liquid, Freeze-Dri, and Dry Color products in a timely, cost efficient, and effective manner.
• Records and communicates formulations in a clear and unambiguous manner, noting any special features or requirements.
• Performs required Quality Control checks on all color matches prior to the shipment of samples. Functions as Quality Associate for samples as required.
• Develops and maintains a safe working environment and good housekeeping conditions.
• Ensures that all SAP paperwork is completed properly and accurately.
• Observes applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Attends and participates in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.

Skills

Injection molding

Pigments

Liquid concentrates

Quality control

Tools

SAP

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops new formulas for color samples which meet customer business and product needs.
• Utilizes automated systems and technology (SAP, PC, Color Computer, etc.) to develop, diagnose and/or improve processes and resolve customer issues.
• Completes formulations of color concentrates, Liquid, Freeze-Dri, and Dry Color products in a timely, cost efficient, and effective manner.
• Records and communicates formulations in a clear and unambiguous manner, noting any special features or requirements.
• Performs required Quality Control checks on all color matches prior to the shipment of samples. Functions as Quality Associate for samples as required.
• Develops and maintains a safe working environment and good housekeeping conditions.
• Ensures that all SAP paperwork is completed properly and accurately.
• Observes applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Attends and participates in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.

Physical/Environ. Demands

Physical Demands: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects tools or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The individual must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and the ability to differentiate color.

Work Environment: The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. Work is inside and the typical noise level is loud. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The individual is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related experience required
• At least 1 year experience of injection molding experience required
• Strong preference for experience with pigments and liquid concentrates

Final compensation within this range may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Benefits: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays annually. Learn more about our benefits at: Career Opportunities | Avient.

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