Color Mix Specialists

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401k

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hood Distribution in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a Color Mix Specialist to tint and match paints and stains, and to process color requests with accuracy and speed.

You will maintain records, create presentation samples, and provide technical support to customers and the sales team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of paints, stains, solvents, wood species and spray equipment.
• Strong color matching and spraying skills.
• Good eye for color and ability to pass color-blind test.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50–75 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Color matching

Paint knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Hood Distribution, established in 1899, is a wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber & plywood as well as related specialty products. We currently have twenty-three locations, providing distribution into the eastern US as well as the Caribbean markets. Our primary customers turn our products into something special. We are looking for a paint Color Mix Specialistto join our growing team inMobile, AL.

The primary objective for this position is to complete and ship custom color match requests along with standard color requests within two business days. Color Mix Specialists are required to follow all procedures, ensure the proper documentation is taken and have a clean workspace.

Key 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.

Job Qualifications

• Prior knowledge in paints, stains, solvents, wood species, and spray equipment
• Proven skill in color matching and spraying technic
• 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 - 75lbs.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to change.
• Minimum education High School Diploma

Pay Range- $20.00- $25.00

Additional Information

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer