Welcome to your career at Colorbiotics.

At Colorbiotics, we produce millions of pounds of environmentally friendly colorant, every month. With the largest palette of colorant in the world, our products have been used in everything from landscaping solutions, such as mulch, to the rubber found on playgrounds and the turf used for football fields. We also manufacture the best-selling line of commercial coloring equipment in the world and continue to develop new applications of the chemistry created in our lab.

All that is made possible by our people. From business and sales to production and technical service, our team takes pride in our position at the forefront of our industries. That’s why we want to hire results-driven, team-minded professionals who will work with us to maintain that position.

Warehouse Worker

Location: Ames, IA, US 50010

Job Category: Operations
Brand: Colorbiotics
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: On-Site
Contract Type: Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

Responsible for timely and accurate recording of transactions that impact shipping, receiving and inventory processes or records. Prepares, loads, and unloads finished goods/raw materials for delivery to customers and/or inter-company transfers, including incoming deliveries for raw material inventory. Prepares shipping and receiving documentation and performs additional miscellaneous clerical/administrative duties to ensure efficient warehouse operations and timely, quality-driven delivery of product to customers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Process all transactions for incoming, outgoing and transferred materials/products.
  • Must be capable of safely operating and be certified to drive a forklift to load outbound and unload inbound products.
  • Prepare shipping/receiving documentation; be able to prepare materials with proper packaging, labeling, MSDS, marks, etc. for all incoming and outgoing products.
  • Maintain receiving records to account for all received goods and materials. Responsible for preparing customer sales orders for shipping per company policy; preparing and processing shipping documentation on a timely and accurate basis.

BENEFITS

The total rewards that you receive as a Colorbiotics employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matched contributions, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network, and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

Our work environment is very rewarding. In fact, it’s second to none. We reward our employees with a challenging work environment, continued enrichment through educational development, and lifelong learning.

  • We want to empower our teammates to make the best decision possible based on their personal experiences.
  • We want our employees to take ownership of their roles and responsibilities.
  • We want everyone to take positive action towards a rewarding goal.
  • We want everyone to provide leadership to those around them regardless of their role within the company.

EXPERIENCE

  • 1 year shipping or warehouse experience with inventory control is required.
  • Familiarity with SAP is strongly preferred.
  • Strong typing and math skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Location: Ames, IA, US 50010

Job Category: Operations
Brand: Colorbiotics
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: On-Site
Contract Type: Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

Colorbiotics is seeking a professional like you to support the day-to-day production operations at our facility in Ames, IA. Colorbiotics is the world leader in landscape coatings, which includes the mulch, rubber and concrete markets. We offer a competitive wage, Monday to Friday (day shift), paid time off, full benefits and several paid holidays.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate various mixing, filling and packaging equipment including liquid filling machines, bulk powder blenders, induction mixers and pumps.
  • Follow mix ticket instructions to accurately weigh and add raw materials to batches.
  • Follow instructions on fill tickets when packaging product.
  • Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products, completing all finished good quality checks as required on batch ticket.
  • Assist, and when necessary, lead fellow operators.
  • Record necessary data on all batch tickets.
  • Comply with all safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment at all times.
  • Continually maintain plant and work environment for cleanliness and organization.
  • Operate forklifts as required (certification course required – we will train).
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Familiarity with operating forklifts or working in warehouse areas.
  • Attention to detail is a must.
  • Some related experience preferred.
  • Ability to work assigned hours plus overtime as needed.

BENEFITS

  • Health, vision, & dental insurance.
  • Vacation and paid sick days/PTO.
  • Paid holidays.
  • 401(k), with company matching.
  • Life insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account.
  • Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.

EDUCATION

  • High school or equivalent (preferred).

EXPERIENCE

  • Warehouse: 1 year (preferred).
  • Forklift: 1 year (required).
  • Production: 1 year (preferred).
  • Machine operating: 1 year (preferred).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Location: Ames, IA, US 50010

Job Category: Operations
Brand: Colorbiotics
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: On-Site
Contract Type: Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

Coordinates the work activities of employees on shift to execute the daily production schedule safely and efficiently. Work activities include the manufacturing and packaging of product and all supporting administrative functions including training, documentation, program/SOP development and execution. Handles special projects or work tasks as required.

The professional in this position must: Work in a safe and compliant manner. Meet daily manufacturing output goals and objectives. Contribute to production operation minimizing scrap generation. Accept responsibility and seek new ways to improve processes while being adaptable to change. Demonstrate strong communication, organization and planning skills alongside a strong customer service focus, strong math skills, the ability to troubleshoot and overall mechanical aptitude.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Stage raw materials for production process.
  • Accurately follow instructions and record data on production tickets including batch sampling and other duties associated with batch formulation such as weighing, addition, and mixing various ingredients.
  • Perform daily and rotational cleaning schedules for program dispenser.
  • Monitor and observe production equipment to ensure it is operating safely, effectively, and efficiently.
  • Comply with all safety regulations including batch ticket safety equipment specifications or any other safety issues that may arise.

BENEFITS

The total rewards that you receive as a Colorbiotics employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matched contributions, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network, and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

Our work environment is very rewarding. In fact, it’s second to none. We reward our employees with a challenging work environment, continued enrichment through educational development, and lifelong learning.

  • We want to empower our teammates to make the best decision possible based on their personal experiences.
  • We want our employees to take ownership of their roles and responsibilities.
  • We want everyone to take positive action towards a rewarding goal.
  • We want everyone to provide leadership to those around them regardless of their role within the company.

EDUCATION

  • High school diploma or GED required with 1-2 years of manufacturing experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Location: Ames, IA, US 50010
Job Category: Finance and Controlling
Brand: Colorbiotics
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: On-Site
Contract Type: Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

Colorbiotics produces millions of pounds of environmentally friendly colorant every month. With the largest color palette in the world, our colorant has been used in everything from landscaping products, such as mulch, to rubber found on playgrounds and in artificial football fields. Our team also manufactures a full line of advanced commercial coloring equipment. And, beyond colorant, we offer specialized coatings and additives to protect and enhance other products enduring the elements.

At Colorbiotics, we pioneer the science behind landscape colorant, recreation surfaces, asphalt additives, and the equipment that makes them even better.

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to work in our Ames, IA office. This position will provide financial, accounting, reporting, analysis, and leadership support to the business.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Implement and ensure compliance for all controlling policies
  • Manage the monthly closing process adhering to all timelines and reporting to be accurate.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of external reporting requirements (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
  • Ensure proper general ledger coding of all transactions and approve (or reject) transactions as required.
  • Manage all aspects of product costing standards for the site.
  • Prepare and analyze manufacturing reports for cost center reporting, benchmark metrics, purchase price variance for raw materials, process order settlements, process order variances, work in process, inventory levels & turns (working capital management), DOH, velocity, shipping costs, returns, obsolete inventory, labor costing, capital assets, etc; make recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual plant expense forecasts and track actual vs. target.
  • Direct and coordinate the annual budget activities for the plant.
  • Improve inventory accuracy by managing inventory control systems including cycle counts & physical inventories; maintain records to document and explain variances.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of common operations business practices and adopt the best demonstrated practice when possible.
  • Assist plant management with the identification of and participate in cost savings improving projects and monitor.
  • Support external audit requests.
  • Manage and support the equipment and parts inventory processes including the subcontract strategy, margin management, tracking of warranties, and technical service billings.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 3+ years accounting experience
  • Cost accounting knowledge and experience
  • Detail orientated
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Strong technical accounting skills
  • Able to interact with and support all functions of the business
  • Strong organization and interpersonal skills

The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika’s pioneering spirit. Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that’s how many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit. Sika – Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members – every day.

Location: Ames, IA, US 50010
Job Category: Research and Development
Brand: Colorbiotics
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: On-Site
Contract Type: Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

Colorbiotics produces millions of pounds of environmentally friendly colorant every month. With the largest color palette in the world, our colorant has been used in everything from landscaping products, such as mulch, to rubber found on playgrounds and in artificial football fields. Our team also manufactures a full line of advanced commercial coloring equipment. And, beyond colorant, we offer specialized coatings and additives to protect and enhance other products enduring the elements.

At Colorbiotics, we pioneer the science behind landscape colorant, recreation surfaces, asphalt additives, and the equipment that makes them even better.

We are seeking an Associate Scientist to work in our Ames, IA office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Laboratory and material preparation for experiments. Supports R&D projects as needed.
  • Analyze samples of raw materials and finished goods using standard test methods.
  • Investigate and identify causes of material deficiencies.
  • Laboratory stocking of materials required to conduct quality control testing, and maintenance of instrument calibrations.
  • Prepare fables and reports of data generated through quality control testing.
  • Prioritize responsibilities, balancing short- and medium-term objectives while successfully ensuring completion of routine job duties.
  • Exhibit positive image of self and corporation.
  • Wear required PPE and follow company established environmental, health and safety procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Colorbiotics management.

The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika’s pioneering spirit. Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that’s how many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit. Sika – Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members – every day.

Location: Ames, IA, US 50010
Job Category: Marketing and Sales
Brand: Colorbiotics
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Office
Contract Type: Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

Colorbiotics produces millions of pounds of environmentally friendly colorant every month. With the largest color palette in the world, our colorant has been used in everything from landscaping products, such as mulch, to rubber found on playgrounds and in artificial football fields. Our team also manufactures a full line of advanced commercial coloring equipment. And, beyond colorant, we offer specialized coatings and additives to protect and enhance other products enduring the elements.

At Colorbiotics, we pioneer the science behind landscape colorant, recreation surfaces, asphalt additives, and the equipment that makes them even better.

We are seeking a National Sales Professional to work in our Ames, IA office. The primary responsibilities will be to develop and drive effective company sales strategies. Know market trends and behaviors to form and guide Colorbiotics’ sales efforts. Proactively prospect long-term, profitable relationships and manage sales objectives for all markets in Asphalt. Success in this role is demonstrated by meeting sales targets and maintaining a strong presence in chosen market segments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Negotiate prices and terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Maintain customer records, using automated systems and Sales Force.
  • Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organization and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
  • Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained and submit orders for processing.
  • Responsible for collecting AR and managing territory P&L Budget.
  • Understand and implement marketing plan initiatives… driving key asphalt products, services and technologies toward key target markets.
  • Maintain and grow the customer base. Develop new and profitable accounts utilizing all asphalt products.
  • Handle and resolve customer colorant and equipment needs in a timely manner to ensure highest possible customer satisfaction.
  • Provide equipment related operational reviews, minor service and repair, and handle parts inquiries in conjunction with the technical services team.
  • Calibrate and compare competitive products and provide recommendations on efficiency.
  • Attend Trade Shows to promote Colorbiotics products.
  • Interact with internal key departments and external customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales or related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in business sales.
  • Travel: 60%.
  • Strong track record in Sales/Business Development with experience in Asphalt, along with experience in consultative selling.
  • Strategic Business Planning.
  • Key account management experience.
  • Good working knowledge of Windows, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to lift and handle materials up to 50 pounds occasionally.

The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika’s pioneering spirit. Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that’s how many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit. Sika – Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members – every day.

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