Sr Store Color Technician, CA Job 239.24

$19.00 - $23.00 Per hour

There are many paint brands in North America, but only one is the best choice. Dunn-Edwards Paints prides itself on superior-performing products; first-class service from hard-working, knowledgeable employees; and our continued commitment to caring for our shared environment through our Greener by Design® philosophy.
Landmarks across the Southwest are beautified and protected by one brand: Dunn-Edwards. Why? Because it’s the best paint around. With more than 140 stores, Dunn-Edwards is the region’s foremost manufacturer and supplier of exceptional-performing architectural and industrial coatings. We provide a complete line of paints, painting supplies and equipment for professional and quality-conscious clients.
Headquartered in Los Angeles for more than 90 years, Dunn-Edwards grew from a small, family business yet — despite our decades-long growth — we have maintained much of that close-knit feeling. Simply put, we make the highest-quality products, provide industry-leading services, and have the best employees in the industry.
• True team atmosphere: You get to work with multiple departments that have a common goal — being the #1 choice for all who paint. Respect, friendliness, professionalism and fun are the hallmarks of our company culture.
• Control your own destiny: We love seeing our people develop and advance in their careers. If you take great pride in your work, challenge yourself to continuously grow and want the opportunity to advance based on your performance and leadership, this might be just the place for you.
• World-class benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance program and more.
• Dunn-Edwards is a steward of our environment: Our mission has always been to provide the best-performing paint, in an environmentally friendly manner to protect the health and well-being of our customers, as well as the planet. We were a disciplined leader in the concept of green product manufacturing long before it became popular.
From our ingredients, to labeling, to our LEED Gold-certified paint manufacturing facility, we strive to build and expand our green legacy, providing you a wide range of eco-efficient products.

Looking for a great place to join and work alongside great people? If so, come for the challenge and stay for the growth at Dunn-Edwards!
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Senior Store Color Technician position is responsible for tinting and mixing paint and coatings to customer specifications. The Senior Store Color Technician acts as the subject matter expert on all paint tinting processes and operations for their location. They assist store management in ensuring proper standards are adhered to by all team members and that all tinting is completed efficiently and correctly. Additionally, the Senior Color Technician works in conjunction with all store team members to provide excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Must have the ability to distinguish all colors in the visible color spectrum and achieve a passing score on the Farnsworth-Munsell Color Acuity Quiz that is administered during the job interview. A passing score is a requirement to be employed by Dunn-Edwards in the Senior Store Color Technician or Store Color Technician role.
• Can consistently perform a color match with or without technology.
• Monitors, controls and reports colorant and base inventory levels.
• Monitors, controls, and reclaims (when applicable) marked down paint.
• Must have the ability to mathematically compute various units of measure.
• Responsible for maintaining all production area related equipment.
• Must have the ability to train others in production area operations.
• Prioritizes and expedites all orders in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for ensuring the overall appearance and operation of the production facility to meet company standards.
• Possesses the ability to write and process forms and transactions.
• Actively participates in store meetings to discuss matters of improving production operations.
• Perform all duties as assigned by management.
• Actively participates in store maintenance and overall appearance of store and warehouse.
• Assists with putting away stock and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Acts as a coach to other employees.
• Ensures work areas are kept safe clear of all hazards and are immediately remedied and reported to management.
• Must be able to drive company vehicle for various company business.
• Must have ability to be clean shaven and wear a fitted respirator (Industrial Tint Center locations only.)

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Production Area department is supervised by this job. There are no other employees who report directly to this job.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED required. One-year related experience and/or training required. Must have completed Dunn-Edwards Color Pro Certification Level 3 (internal applicants). All external applicants must complete the Dunn-Edwards Color Pro internal training within 6 months of hire date.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: For safety reasons, ability to read, write, and communicate in English is required. Must have ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Must have ability to produce reports, effectively present information, and respond to questions from individuals and groups. Bilingual is a plus. Must be technologically efficient to adapt to corporate software systems.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This job description should not be construed to imply that the above functions are the entire standard of the position. As an employee, the individual shall follow and complete any other instructions related to duties, which may be required by a superior.

This job description is subject to change, at which time your job responsibilities may change accordingly.

Dunn-Edwards is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

full time