Color Match & Finish Specialist — Paint Solutions

Hood Distribution; Alabama; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

FSA

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hood Distribution, a long established wholesale distributor, seeks a Color Mix Specialist to join our Mobile, AL team. The role focuses on tinting and matching paints and stains, documenting orders, and creating sample finishes for customers.

You will support inside sales, assist in color demonstrations, and follow procedures to maintain clean, well-labeled work areas while meeting two-day color request targets.

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge in paints, stains, solvents, wood species, and spray equipment.
• Proven skill in color matching and spraying technique.
• Good eye for color (Must be able to pass a color-blind test).
• Ability to use and understand technology, e.g., Microsoft Office, ERP systems.
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to change.
• Minimum education High School Diploma

Responsibilities

• Tinting and matching paints and stain colors
• Maintain, and record accurate and appropriate records from customer orders, custom mixes, and colors.
• Create presentation samples for customers.
• Providing technical support on the different finishing products and applications
• Participate in demonstrations and assist in sales.
• Work with inside sales team to provide solutions to customer needs
• Ensure all completed custom mixes are properly and visibly labeled.
• Maintain a clean work environment by adhering to daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Color matching

Paint knowledge

Customer service

MS Office

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hood Distribution, a long established wholesale distributor, seeks a Color Mix Specialist to join our Mobile, AL team. The role focuses on tinting and matching paints and stains, documenting orders, and creating sample finishes for customers.

You will support inside sales, assist in color demonstrations, and follow procedures to maintain clean, well-labeled work areas while meeting two-day color request targets.