Paint Sales & Tinting Machine Operator

Company Description Al-Tuhoo General Trading & Contracting Co. is a long-established Kuwaiti company that began in the 1950s as a foodstuffs supplier and has since grown into a major player in the construction materials industry. Registered with the Ministry of Commerce in 1956, the company expanded from canned foods and beverages to importing tea, becoming one of the first tea importers in Kuwait. In 1970, Al-Tuhoo diversified into real estate, construction, and building materials to support its growing operations. Today, the company represents leading international brands from Europe and Asia in construction materials and premium teas, and continues to expand its portfolio, including franchises such as Premier Tea and Golden Arrow-Finlays. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role based in Rai for a Paint Sales & Tinting Machine Operator. The role involves assisting customers with selecting suitable paint products, explaining product features, and providing accurate recommendations for their projects. The Paint Sales & Tinting Machine Operator will operate and maintain tinting machines, mix and match paint colors to customer specifications, and ensure quality and consistency of tinted products. Daily tasks include organizing stock, labeling and displaying products, processing sales transactions, and keeping the work area and equipment clean and safe. The role also includes responding to customer inquiries, handling basic complaints, and supporting team members with product knowledge and informal training when needed. Qualifications • Candidates should possess strong Communication and Customer Service skills for interacting with customers and colleagues effectively. • Candidates should possess Sales and Sales Management skills to promote products, close sales, and support store sales targets. • Candidates should possess Training skills to share product and tinting machine knowledge with team members when required. • Ability to operate tinting machines and related equipment safely, with attention to detail in color matching and product quality. • Basic knowledge of paints, coatings, and construction materials, with a willingness to learn specific brand and product lines. • Ability to work on-site in Rai, including standing for extended periods and handling moderate physical tasks such as lifting paint containers. • Organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple customer orders and maintain an orderly workspace. • Previous experience in retail, hardware, or construction materials sales is an advantage. Show more Show less

Qualifications: • Strong Communication and Customer Service skills • Sales and Sales Management skills to promote products, close sales, and support store sales targets • Training skills to share product and tinting machine knowledge • Ability to operate tinting machines and related equipment safely with attention to detail in color matching and product quality • Basic knowledge of paints, coatings, and construction materials with willingness to learn specific brand and product lines • Ability to work on-site in Rai, including standing for extended periods and handling moderate physical tasks such as lifting paint containers • Organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple customer orders and maintain an orderly workspace • Previous experience in retail, hardware, or construction materials sales is an advantage

Responsibilities: • Assist customers with selecting suitable paint products and explain product features • Provide accurate recommendations for projects • Operate and maintain tinting machines and mix/match paint colors to customer specifications • Ensure quality and consistency of tinted products • Organize stock, label and display products • Process sales transactions • Keep the work area and equipment clean and safe • Respond to customer inquiries and handle basic complaints • Support team members with product knowledge and informal training when needed