What are the responsibilities and job description for the Colorist position at Sherwin-Williams?
Job Description
This position will be responsible for supporting the growing demand of our business by providing expert color matching and development. This position will mainly support our Brooklyn Park facility, however, will also travel to other facilities to provide support as needed. Additionally, this position will help accelerate the training of other color blenders within the facilities organization. Develops, implements, and provides others with helpful training materials and technical documentation.
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
This position will be responsible for supporting the growing demand of our business by providing expert color matching and development. This position will mainly support our Brooklyn Park facility, however, will also travel to other facilities to provide support as needed. Additionally, this position will help accelerate the training of other color blenders within the facilities organization. Develops, implements, and provides others with helpful training materials and technical documentation.
General
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
Required:
About Us
Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position, which will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
This position will be responsible for supporting the growing demand of our business by providing expert color matching and development. This position will mainly support our Brooklyn Park facility, however, will also travel to other facilities to provide support as needed. Additionally, this position will help accelerate the training of other color blenders within the facilities organization. Develops, implements, and provides others with helpful training materials and technical documentation.
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
This position will be responsible for supporting the growing demand of our business by providing expert color matching and development. This position will mainly support our Brooklyn Park facility, however, will also travel to other facilities to provide support as needed. Additionally, this position will help accelerate the training of other color blenders within the facilities organization. Develops, implements, and provides others with helpful training materials and technical documentation.
General
- Knowledge of pigments, their capabilities and other color relevant raw materials and their interaction.
- Basic understanding of color science principles and their application to create color match formulas and contribute to color development work
- Above standard level in creating and matching color formulas
- Optimizes color formulas for quality
- Accountable for contributing color solutions at industry professional level to projects of above standard complexity
- Knows and operates best suitable instrument / software choice for intended purpose.
- Functions under minimal supervision
- Establish a timeline by required due date
- Acts as knowledge resource within facility color teams. Trains others.
- Operate tinting and mixing equipment and material handling equipment in an efficient and safe manner
- Complex blends refinement and support
- Assist blenders with more difficult workloads
- Collaborate with technical and sales team to ensure customer processes are executed
- Limited travel for color support and customer visits
- Limited travel to multiple facilities to facilitate blender training
- Limited interaction with outside customers under supervision and guidance
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Complies with and displays knowledge of all safety and security regulations and maintain a clean work area
- Additional duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- BS/BA in Color Science or HS degree plus 4 years in color development or color formulation
Required:
- Experience in color development or color matching
- 8 years of experience in color development and color matching defined as: Effect Colors’ formula development and styling proposals including special optical effects
- Experience with face-to-face customer interactions
- Experience in training others
- Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
- Basic understanding of measurement conversions
- 5%-10%
- Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
About Us
Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position, which will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
Salary : $70,190 - $87,534
