Store Color Mixer

PAINT STORES GROUP
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Store Color Mixer DATE CREATED: February 2007
GEMS TITLE: Sales.Color Mixer.Store.. DATE REVISED : February 2011
STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Assistant Manager or Store Manager

This position is to be used in Type II facilities only.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
Results Orientation:
* Proven record of high performance
Interpersonal Skills:
* Develops positive relationships with others to better accomplish work goals.
* Effectively meets customer needs and builds productive relationships by treating each customer like a GUEST.
* Clearly conveys information and ideas to others in a manner that helps them understand and retain the message.
* Presents products and services to customers in a manner that provides solutions and benefits, and strengthens the Sherwin-Williams name.
Leadership Skills:
* Actively participates as a member of a team to help the store achieve its goals.
Business/Management Skills:
* Uses people, resources and information to make good decisions.
* Effectively manages time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
* Possesses appropriate levels of knowledge of core product offerings and operational aspects of job responsibilities.
Professional Qualities:
* Sets high standards of performance for self; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
* Demonstrates honesty and the ability to avoid what is wrong and stand up for what is right.
* Maintains effectiveness when experiencing changes in work and adjusts effectively to new work processes, situations and requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Pull raw materials from sales floor displays or warehouse/stockroom.
* Mix all customer requirements with complete formula and color strips of each batch.
* Prepare draw-downs for submittal to customers/architects.
* Operate color matching computer and programs to prepare orders.
* Expense mistints daily.
* Establish and maintain accurate work order files and formulas.
* Ensure customers’ quality and service expectations are met.
* Clean, fill and repair tinting, mixing and color matching equipment as needed.
* Operate all material handling, mixing, color matching, tinting and testing equipment in a safe manner.
* Provide input regarding inventory levels in the warehouse/stockroom.

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PAINT STORES GROUP
JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES CON’T:
* Identify potential obsolete/damaged material and handle per established policy/procedures.
* Maintain facility to S-W standards through proper maintenance, repair and housekeeping.
* Identify facility problems and make recommendations.
* Follow designated loss prevention, security and safety practices according to policy and correct or report non-compliance of policies/procedures.
*Must be familiar with the proper, handling, storing, labeling, cleaning up spills, disposing of and filing all paperwork associated with hazardous material/waste.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
* Assist with general warehouse, delivery and customer service duties as needed, including loading and unloading of material, and waiting on customers.
* Operate POS for all types of transactions.
* Know stock limits and be familiar with stock order procedure.
* Assist with physical inventory.
* Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Employee is required to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. on occasion. May assist with handling drums of material excess of
100 lbs.
* Employee will spend approximately 20% of the day sitting, 25% standing, 45% walking and 10% stooping, climbing and kneeling.
* Employee is required to tint paint, therefore, must have good color perception.
* Employee must be able to drive a car or van and operate a hand truck and/or material handling equipment.
* Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via the telephone.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum high school education or equivalent.
* Ability to work all scheduled hours as needed.
* Employee must have a valid driver’s license.
* If usage of employee’s own vehicle is required, employee must obtain appropriate insurance as defined by Corporate Policy.
* Prefer experience as a paint mixer with the ability to understand pigment variations and characteristics and the tinting process.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of an employee so classified. Depending upon an employee’s experience, training and development, more discretion may be given to carry out the listed duties.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gilroy, CA 95020: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Training & development: 1 year (Preferred)
• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $17 - $18