Color Designer

Responsibilities

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.


* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications



* US High School diploma, GED equivalency or relevant experience


* 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience


* Prior experience with color adjustments, formulating, sample generation and/or color knowledge preferred


* Prior experience working in a laboratory environment preferred


* Technology R & D


* Problem Solving Techniques


* Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook


* Adherence to health and safety regulations (i.e.

constant use of protective gear)


* Flexibility in shifts a plus


* This is a 2nd shift position

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 accommodation 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.About Us

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