Paint/ Color Mixer

BE A PART OF A GREAT TEAM WITH GROWING OPPORTUNITIES!

Why Work for Strand's (PSE Group)?

• Weekends off
• Weekday schedule 8am-5pm
• 401(k) program with company match
• Generous benefits package for full time employees includes:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• A great work environment with career advancement opportunities!

PSE Group is a nationwide team of coatings specialists dedicated to providing exceptional products and value-added services to our customer partners. PSE Group offers a wide range of coatings solutions to enhance our customers' productivity, improve quality, and reduce material cost. Our objective is to support the entire purchasing process from coatings to associated products to complete application systems.PSE Group includes brands from across the country including Painters Supply & Equipment Co, Nyquist Paints, FAMIS, Aerocoat Source, ABC Autobody Color, Auto Paint Supply, Carolina Automotive Refinish Supply, Charlottesville Automotive Refinish Supply, Golden Isles Paint & Supply, Interbay Coatings, ProWood Finishes, RMS Pro Finishes, Specialty Coatings Inc., Strand’s Industrial Coatings, United Sales Company, and Wyrick Company.

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Paint/Color Mixer will be responsible for color matching and mixing of paints and specialty coatings for automotive, commercial, and industrial purposes.

The Paint/Color Mixer will:

• Develop new and matching color samples or shades using automotive and/or commercial products.
• Manage and maintain documentation of formulas, a standard set of samples, and coordinated materials to assure quality and color accuracy.
• Resolve finish problems along with demonstrated product knowledge.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare paint orders, including mixing, utilizing standard formulas and custom formulas.
• Clean and maintain all areas and equipment as assigned. Ensure calibration of mixing equipment as needed.
• Conduct self in professional manner to ensure customers’ quality and service expectations are met.
• Perform paint mixing and/or shading with utmost care to ensure minimum mis-tints.
• Maintain Color Room records including non-conformance report, tint usage, can usage, mis-tints, etc. and perform necessary inventory transfers.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Know and perform duties of other store personnel as assigned.
• Assist with inside customer service, as needed, including servicing customers and/or processing their orders.
• Properly dispose of waste cans and product in compliance within compliance with Company and Governmental regulations.
• Assist with associated warehouse duties including stocking and pulling products.
• Assist with local deliveries of paints and related products.
• All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee is required to lift and carry approximately 25 – 50 lbs. frequently and 75 – 100 lbs. on occasion. The employee will spend approximately 20% of the time sitting, 60% standing, 10% walking, 10% stooping, climbing, and kneeling.

• Paint Mixers must be able to perceive color differences and wear safety equipment as required.
• Must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors.
• Must be able to operate lift truck and hand truck.
• The employee must be licensed and able to operate a car or truck.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

All training is considered "On the job" training to meet our quality standards. Must have ability to understand paint pigment variations/characteristics, tinting, and application processes.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Work all scheduled hours as needed.
• Must have acceptable driving record from State Motor Vehicle Bureau.
• Employee must be licensed and able to operate vehicle in accordance with state law including commercial driver's license if required.
• Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and meet acceptable Motor Vehicle Report requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Depending on the experience, training and their development, employee may be given more discretion in carrying out their responsibilities.