Ink Maker

Flintgroup • Elizabethtown, KY

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About The Position

The Ink Maker operates plant equipment and processes production batches according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines. The role involves charging and processing materials, monitoring and recording batch data, packaging products, and cleaning equipment. The Ink Maker must learn the process for producing quality batches and troubleshoot issues that arise. The position also requires maintaining a safe, orderly work environment, performing housekeeping and inspections, and following applicable safety requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of successful manufacturing experience.
• History of safe work performance in an industrial setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude to perform minor repairs to vessels and equipment as needed.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Highly motivated team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read and understand all SOPs and maintain working knowledge of SOPs associated with the process.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform strenuous, sometimes repetitive physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 100 pounds as necessary; work in extreme temperatures; and stand for long periods.
• Flexibility and ability to work overtime as needed.
• Good attendance record and ability to maintain acceptable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment in accordance with SOPs and safety guidelines, including opening and closing valves, operating pumps and forklifts, retrieving materials from storage racks, monitoring batches, and lifting and dumping material bags weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Process batches by charging materials, monitoring and recording data, loading and unloading equipment, cleaning equipment, and packaging product.
• Maintain working knowledge of SOPs associated with the process.
• Become thoroughly knowledgeable in producing a quality batch and troubleshoot issues that occur during the process.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work area and assist other production areas as needed.
• Perform daily housekeeping in work areas, on equipment, and in common areas.
• Fulfill 5S responsibilities and inspections.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record, which will be monitored continuously.
• Know and adhere to all safety requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED