Color Compound Colorist - (Commercial)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Color Compounding Colorist is responsible for matching custom colors for potential new business needs. The Colorist must also take responsibility for color master batch production in accordance with the schedule demands. Ultimately, the colorist is responsible for the quality and production in satisfying the customer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for satisfying the demands of the Extrusion department as an internal customer, such as in manufacturing concentrate accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for color concentrate (SPD) quality assurance when receiving new lots.
• Responsible for development of custom color products, which includes receipt, submittal, and approval of product.
• Interpret Color Spectrophotometer results to determine if color adjustment is needed.
• Create Color matching formulation and Color adjustment formulations as needed
• Oversee production and lab quality control, including lab training and education of operators.
• Must be able to problem solve and follow WCM methodology.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of formulations
• Responsible for lab sampling procedures, including but not limited to, documentation, organization, communications, inspection, and testing.
• As needed, assist department leader, and/or compound supervisor, and quality supervisor with special projects and Root Cause Analysis.
• Must be able to fill the role of the technical coordinator and operator positions
• Act as a fill-in for Color Compounding Leader during the Color Compound Leader’s absence.
• Other duties as instructed by Supervisor
  
  

NEEDED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to assist in a flexible schedule when necessary; including a 24-hour on-call schedule.
• Must be able to deal with the Extrusion department in meeting their demands as an internal customer.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve any manufacturing, quality, or customer problem when necessary.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, production blend orders, color plaque formulas, Extrusion schedule, color graphs, and instructions from supervisor. Ability to write production and post blend orders, as well as cost sheets. Ability to communicate with departmental and interdepartmental operators, supervisors, and plant management.
• Ability to perform intermediate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division functions.
• Ability to accurately enter data in SAP. Ability to effectively work with Color Spectrophotometer.
• Lift Truck License
• Color Training preferred.
  
  

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1
• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
  
  

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
  
  

Who we are:

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach.

www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.