Color Lab Technician

Polyone España SL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials solutions provider seeks a Color Sample Developer to manage the development of color samples according to customer specifications. The position offers significant autonomy and requires a high school diploma or an equivalent degree, focusing on quality control and effective formulation practices.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Paid sick and safe time

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in color matching and problem-solving techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that color samples meet customer specifications.
• Completes formulations efficiently and communicates clearly.
• Performs Quality Control checks on color matches.

Skills

Problem Solving Techniques

Color Matching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it’s powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you’re a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you’ll find your place at Avient. Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!

Job Summary

Ensures that color samples are developed in accordance with customer specifications at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance. This position operates with a high degree of autonomy and requires little to no day-to-day direction.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree or equivalent experience
• Cross Functional - Chemical Industry
• Cross Functional - Mathematics
• R&D & Technology - Color Matching
• Cross Functional - Problem Solving Techniques

We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business. By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.

The base salary for this position is between $44,000-$66,000 with incentive bonus potential. 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. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 7 days / 56 hours of paid sick and safe time, 10 days / 80 hours of paid vacation time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, 8 paid holidays annually. Learn more about our benefits at: Career Opportunities | Avient. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. Avient reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, [e-mail].

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