Filling Technician

Do you want to work for a World Class Artist Materials Manufacturer?

Leave “corporate” behind and unlock your passion for ingenuity in a mission based, creative culture where doing well and doing good are one in the same.  Golden Artist Colors is a world class art materials manufacturer bridging creative communities and inspiring global change through the arts.  We do this by building our world class brands of professional artist paints, and by supporting the arts with partners who share our values and mission.

Who are we?

Golden Artist Colors is a manufacturer of art materials revered across the globe by professional and aspiring artists.  Employee owned and based in Central NY, the company’s mission is to grow a sustainable company dedicated to creating and sharing the most imaginative and innovative tools of color, line, and texture for inspiring those who turn their vision into reality. We prize the opportunity to support community engagement by employing the best employees dedicated to safety, quality, and long-term service. 

Our portfolio includes the well-established GOLDEN Artist Acrylics brand, which has set the standard for professional quality acrylic paints since 1980. We also have the Williamsburg Artist Oils brand, which was acquired in 2010. QoR Artist Watercolors were created by GOLDEN in 2014, and, most recently PanPastel Artist Pastels and Sofft Tools were acquired by GOLDEN in 2022. Our portfolio also includes Golden Paintworks, a division focused on specialty architectural products. 

Position Title:            Filling Technician (1st Shift) 

Location:                   New Berlin

Supervisor:                Filling Supervisor

Department:              Operations/Filling

Pay Range:                 $15.47 to $19.33

Responsibilities:       

Work in all areas of the Filling Department getting supplies ready for filling operation; running filling machines; capping, labeling, putting product away; helping to keep work area clean and equipment properly cleaned and put in the proper location; serve as a member of the filling team in attending meetings, assisting with work process improvements, helping team members where needed.  Use of production software and completion of necessary paperwork.

First shift works 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Requirements:

High School Diploma 

Attention to detail, quality focus

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Flexible to changing workloads/Work overtime when needed

Team Player – assisting wherever needed in the department

Good attendance record

Basic computer skills

May require a physical assessment and background check

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous periods of standing/walking on concrete surface.  Minimal ergonomic matting present. Some slip/trip hazards present.  Intermittent periods of sitting generally possible for all positions.  Dumper, filler, and capper positions may generally alternate sit vs. stand as desired.  Adjustable stools with backs are available.
• Occasional to constant forward bending, twisting.
• Occasional squatting, climbing.
• Constant reaching bilaterally.
• Constant grasping, pinching bilaterally with moderate force and occasional to frequent use of hand tools.
• Up to constant twisting/applying torque with bilateral forearms.
• Constant light pushing/pulling; occasional to frequent moderate pushing/pulling of up to 40-50 pounds.
• Occasional lifting/carrying of up to 65# 5-gallon containers, which may be stacked 2-3 high.  Buckets are obtained and carried 3-5 feet, and then must be lifted and dumped into a 36 inch high hopper.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds from 36 inches and placed at floor to 36 inches.
• Constant lifting of up to 20#’s from 36” and placed at floor to 36 inches.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20#’s from 36” and place at 36” to 48”.
• Constant visual acuity to monitor quality of product.

Our extensive benefits package includes:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).  
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer match
• No-cost Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Quarterly bonus for the purpose of distributing to employees a share of profits as additional remuneration over and above regular wages or salaries. 
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Child Care Reimbursement
• Paid Community Service Hours 
• Employee Discount on Product
• Employee assistance program
• Referral Bonus program

EEO: Golden Artist Colors is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.