• Maintain accurate counts of all paint products, from liquid coatings to powdered coatings, using our inventory system.
• Receive, inspect, log and process documentation for all incoming shipments—verifying color codes, batch numbers, color/gloss verification against master color panel using visual and color measuring equipment, expiration dates and receiving paperwork.
• Organize and label paint stock for easy access, ensuring product is properly stored to maintain quality and accessibility
• Track usage and reorder levels, generating purchase requests before supplies run low.
• Collaborate with production teams to prepare paint orders for upcoming jobs as well as accurately reporting usage.
• Conduct regular cycle counts (daily/monthly) and reconcile discrepancies with purchasing/accounting teams
• Make determinations for disposition of aged/expired paints
• Maintain and provide current color samples for production line QC
• Archive all production and quality documents for reference
• Maintain color samples for all customers and colors to include the following:
  • Color samples to be matched,
  • Color samples supplied by vendors,
  • Color samples approved by customers,
  • Tracking of color matching for all customer samples,
  • Coordinating color matches with Sales
  • Ordering and submitting color samples to customers and/or Inside/Outside Sales
• Following new orders that are input, daily, to plan for upcoming paint needs, operating within the lead time for each order to ensure on-time delivery to our customer, while accounting for all current orders in process
• Work with paint vendors to determine paint purchase quantities for best pricing available and maintaining “stocked” colors as deemed appropriate
• Initially, submitting paint needs to Purchasing for processing, but will eventually plan to handle this function as well
• Track all paint shipments and deliveries to insure on-time performance and eliminate production delays
• Archiving all paint-related documents for every color and specification – Technical Data Sheets, Product Data Sheets, etc.
• Working on the shop floor to do inventories, verification and follow up as needed
• Maintain “Color Presentation” area in Paint Lab for customer viewing
• Order and maintain operating supplies for Paint Departments
• Submit environmental reporting data to proper EHS contacts
• Assist with various departmental activities, when requested by Supervisor
• Typically, 6 AM to 3 PM workday, Monday through Friday
• Follow all safety protocols for handling and storing paint and related materials

What You'll Bring

• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or materials management—paint or coatings experience a big plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially when working with product codes, batch numbers and usage quantities.
• Familiarity with inventory software (e.g., EPICS, or similar) and basic Excel skills (the stronger, the better).
• Ability to lift and move paint containers (up to 50 lbs) and work in a warehouse environment.
• A proactive mindset—spotting potential shortages or issues before they become problems.
• Commitment to safety and proper handling of chemical products.
• Operating, or the ability to learn to operate, the following:
  • Color measurement equipment
  • Gloss measurement equipment
  • Paint storage and handling equipment (Vertical Lift Machine, etc.)
• Knowledge, or the ability to learn, color and gloss measuring theory and nomenclature
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with Customers, Sales, Suppliers and other departments - in-person as well as by phone, text and email.