Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- 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.
Physical/Environ. Demands
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 accommodations 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.
Work Environment: The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. Work is inside and the typical noise level is loud. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The individual is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
Skills Required
- Ability to differentiate color and perform required visual assessments
- Ability to frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to handle tools or controls
- Ability to work safely around chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and workplace hazards
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment
What We Do
Mesa Industries has focused on the consistent production of high-quality colorant.
