Color Matcher

Color Matcher Location: Walton, Kentucky Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite Shift: Day / Night / Weekends / Rotating (must be flexible) This is NOT a Graphic Design position The Color Matcher is responsible for accurate formulation, matching, and documentation of water-based inks to meet customer color specifications. This role supports high-volume production demands and ensures consistency, quality, and timely turnaround for artwork and press requirements. Key Responsibilities

• Receive color requests from the Art Department and determine substrate, OPV, and production location
• Review existing color databases to identify prior matches and formulas
• Perform color formulation and matching using X-Rite database (all matches must be under ΔE ≤ 1 )
• Pull colors from Pantone Live when no prior match exists
• Re-match and update legacy formulas (including older Sun Chemical formulas)
• Save physical samples for future reference
• Update and maintain formula and LAB value databases
• Assign new color/formula numbers for first-time matches
• Roll out 3 sheets of matched color on correct substrate for Art Department approval
• Label rollouts with PMS number and formula number
• Ensure turnaround within 3-day SLA for receive-match-return cycle
• Distribute updated formula databases to all plant locations monthly
• Support press-side troubleshooting and ink adjustments as needed
• Maintain accurate production, QC, and documentation records

Required Qualifications Education: • High School Diploma or equivalent (Some college preferred) Experience

• Minimum 1+ year of water-based ink mixing and color matching experience (required)
• Press toning and flexographic printing experience (required)
• Experience using color measurement tools (X-Rite preferred)

Technical Skills

• Color formulation and color matching
• Water-based ink systems
• Flexographic printing processes
• Press-side color adjustments
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Email, Zoom)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years of manufacturing color matching experience
• Experience working in high-volume packaging or film environments
• Familiarity with Pantone Live and formulation databases

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Comfortable working with chemicals in a manufacturing environment
• Must pass drug screen, physical, and background check

Recruiter Submission Template - Full Name: Highest Education (Degree / School / Completion Year): Total Years of Ink Mixing & Color Matching Experience: Do you have a minimum of 1+ year of water-based ink experience? (Required): Experience with color formulation and matching? (yes/no): Experience using X-Rite or similar color measurement systems? (yes/no): Experience with Pantone Live? Experience toning inks on press? Flexographic printing experience? Experience updating and maintaining color/formula databases? Experience rolling out color samples for art/approval? Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Email, Zoom)? Are you open to Day / Night / Weekend / Rotating shifts? Are you able to work 12-hour shifts if required? Do you have reliable transportation to Walton, KY? Willing to complete drug screen, physical, and background check? Motivation / Reason for Interest in This Role: Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local): Contact Number: Email ID: LinkedIn Profile URL: Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code): Notice Period (in weeks): Current Work Authorization Status: Expected Salary: Are you able to work 100% onsite in Walton, KY on your own expenses? (yes/no): Veracity