Stain Formulation Specialist

Wilsonart; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Company-paid short- and long-term disb

FSA and dependent care options

Vision and legal benefits

Gym discounts and wellness clinics

Tuition reimbursement—for you and your

Job summary

Wilsonart in Charleston seeks a Stain Formulation Specialist to mix paints and stains, perform pre-booth equipment checks, and support production under the Operations Manager. You will follow safety rules for hazardous materials, maintain clean work areas, and strive to meet daily production and quality targets, with potential warehouse tasks as needed.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ year experience with staining or painting; environment includes fumes and noises typical of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years’ experience mixing/matching stains and paints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform pre-booth quality inspections of equipment.
• Accurately mix paints and stains using MaestroHue.
• Follow safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
• Meet daily production and quality targets.
• Keep paint mixing room and related equipment in good condition.

Skills

Safety standards

Effective communication

Instruction adherence

Basic computer skills

Accurate measurement

Color matching accuracy

Learning aptitude

Warehouse flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MaestroHue

Job description

Stain Formulation Specialist - Position Overview

Wilsonart, Charleston, has an immediate opening for a Stain Formulation Specialist. The specialist will make pre-booth quality checks of equipment, mix paint and stains utilizing MaestroHue under the direction of the Operations Manager, and perform other tasks as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Perform pre-booth quality inspections of equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Accurately mix paints and stains using MaestroHue and other approved tools or systems.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures when handling hazardous materials.
• Consistently meet daily production and quality targets to support site goals.
• Keep all work areas—including the paint mixing room, spray booth, and related equipment—clean, organized, and in proper working condition.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of safety standards and applicable regulations related to the work environment.
• Effective communication skills suited for a distribution or production setting.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency to perform standard work-related transactions.
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills, including precise measurement and proportion calculations for mixing colors.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to match stains and paints accurately; must be able to pass a color vision test as required.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new processes, tools, and techniques.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred; flexibility to perform warehouse duties as business needs require.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 1+ years’ experience working with mixing/matching stains and paints.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20-50lbs). Examples: Nurses, LVNs and physical therapists.

ENVIRONMENT

Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises that cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste management, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff.

Benefits

Support that keeps you well

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.