Job Description
Wrth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, board & panel products, woodworking machinery, surfacing materials, tools and shop supplies. The company generates over $400M in annual revenue and operates 29 distribution locations across the Upper Midwest, Midwest, Ohio Valley, East, and Northeastern United States. Wrth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wrth Group, a €20B+ privately held company headquartered in Knzelsau, Germany, with 450+ companies in over 80 countries.
Wrth Baer Supply Company is looking to hire al permanent addition to our team at our location in
MIDDLETOWN, OH .
We have 1 position open: - Tint Specialist (Paint Color Matching) - 9:00am to 5:30pm CT Monday-Friday - $21.00/HR
Interested? - Please submit a resume first and apply on Indeed. Then, please contact
Julian with Human Resources directly at
(847) 915-5433 (Cell Phone) if you are interested in discussing the role. Available 24/7 for text messages and 9:00am-6:00pm ET for phone calls. Setting up an interview will require a phone call lasting approximately 15 to 20 minutes to discuss the role with HR first. MUST APPLY BEFORE CALLING/TEXTING.
ATTENTION: Do not contact us if you work for a staffing firm or temp agency. We do not outsource our staffing here. We only hire directly to the company.
Location: - Wrth Baer Supply Company - 1750 Made Industrial Dr - Middletown, OH 45044
Permanent Role: - This is a direct hire to our company.
- No staffing agencies are involved in the hiring process.
- Steady, year-round work.
- Average employee tenure is 15 years per employee across 30 branches in the US
Schedule: - Monday to Friday schedule
- 9:00am to 5:30pm ET
- No nights - No weekends
Compensation: - The starting pay for this position is $21.00/HR
Responsibilities - Color Matching : Manually mix and match stains and pigmented lacquers to meet exact customer specifications.
- Use of Spectrophotometer ("Color Eye"): Operate and interpret results from the spectrophotometer to assist in color matching while making manual adjustments as needed for precise color accuracy .
- Custom Stain Formulation: Develop and adjust stain formulations to account for variations in wood grain and absorption properties. Experience matching stains across multiple wood species (e.g., maple, oak, walnut) is strongly preferred but not required.
- Quality Control: Maintain high standards for color consistency, finish quality, and application accuracy , ensuring the final product meets customer expectations.
- Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of colors developed, formulas, and adjustments for future reference.
- Equipment Maintenance: Oversee and maintain lacquer spray equipment, dispensers, and inventory to ensure efficient operations.
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service, both in person and over the phone, by assisting customers with color solutions, stain recommendations, and product selection .
- Sales Support: Partner with Sales Representatives to fulfill customer expectations and troubleshoot color-related challenges .
- Catalyzing & Mixing: Accurately catalyze coatings and mix tints with precision and efficiency.
- On-Site Training & Demonstrations: Conduct spray demonstrations and finishing training at customer facilities.
- Industry Expertise: Stay up to date with industry trends, techniques, and best practices in coatings and finishing.
Benefits: - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (available on the first of the month following date of hire)
- Free Life Insurance (up to a predetermined rate set by the company)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) with Company Matching Program
- Referral Program
- Employee Discount
- 2 weeks of Paid Vacation (up to 5 with seniority)
- 1 Week of Paid Sick Time
- 8 Paid Company Holidays
- Practical Company Culture
- Substantial opportunities for long-term career growth within Russell Plywood - a Division of WBSC and Wrth Baer Supply Company as a whole
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Night shift, Monday to Friday,