Cloverdale Paint is the largest family owned and operated paint company in North America. With over 65 Company stores and 120 Authorized Dealers across Canada, Cloverdale Paint has had a special relationship with its customers ever since the company was founded in 1933. That relationship was built on a commitment to exceptional quality in manufactured coatings and superior customer service.
We are now recruiting for a Junior Chemist at our Surrey lab.
The successful candidate will be available to work day shifts from Monday to Friday .
This position collaborates with other chemists in preparing experimental paint samples for improving existing formulation and monitoring production batches.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Company paid benefits – Medical, Dental and Vision
- Annual cost of living salary increases
- Profit-sharing Program
- Family Assistance Program
- Staff Discounts
- Comprehensive training
- A supportive and growth-oriented management team
- A great work environment with collaborative and caring colleagues
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate and test new raw materials under supervision
- Update existing formulations and manufacturing processes to ensure best technological and manufacturing efficiency and current regulatory compliance
- Provide assistance to Production Department by ensuring that all formulations issued are accurate and process friendly
- Coordinate with suppliers to keep abreast of new raw materials and technology available to maintain the highest quality formulations and processes
- Update the knowledge and competency by attending relevant training available related to the paint industry
- Ensure good time management to provide timely results when managing multiple priorities
- Maintain comprehensive records of all project work carried out and provide weekly progress reports
- Ensure that laboratory equipment is properly maintained and constantly improve the standard of housekeeping of the laboratory
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent scientific field of study with 1-5 years lab experience
- Major in Chemistry is preferred
- Previous work experience working in a paint manufacturing lab environment will be an advantage
- Ability to communicate effectively in cross-functional teams as well as with internal and external customers
- Willingness to learn and respect group members
- Committed, dedicated and a team player
- Must have excellent listening and communication skills
- Capable of working as part of a team, and individually with minimal supervision
- Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Office suites
- Quick learner
- Details oriented
Our employees enjoy excellent work environments, respectful workplaces with credible leadership and receive fair remuneration and annual profit sharing. Be part of a Canadian family-owned business and be valued, appreciated and respected!
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Surrey, BC V3W 4Z1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you capable of standing for long periods of time?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Paint/Coatings: 1 year (preferred)
- Laboratory: 3 years (required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
