Technician - Ink Room (2nd Shift)

ProAmpac•Huntley, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ink Technician is responsible for mixing and staging inks, performing color match and tracking inks in inventory. On site training will be provided. This position operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and occasionally lift office products up to 50 pounds. This position may have minimal exposure to hazards such as dust, high noise levels, solvent fumes and medium heat on the production floor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic Math Skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel and other tracking software.
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to pass color test.
Ability to work around strong odors as the ink is water based.
Motivated and self-directed with good teamwork skills.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds with no assistance.
Able to stand for shift in safety shoes.
Able to grip with one or both hands.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in printing industry a plus.

Responsibilities

Upholds all ethical standards associated with safety, quality and food safety policies and procedures within the facility
Complies with all the standards that are followed in the Huntley plant, including, but not limited to-Health, Safety, Wellness (HSW), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Continuous Improvement (CI) and any other processes established within the Huntley plant.
Responsible for reporting all safety, quality, and food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
Maintain color control program in the ink lab and on pressroom floor.
Check schedule and print jobs to make/stage the required inks for specific jobs.
Moves ink into and out of inventory storage via physical lifting and/or utilizing lift assist devices and forklift operation.
Tests samples of the printed film for color matches.
Makes additions to inks as needed to adjust the color.
Keeps track of color match data, work off ink data and press return data in appropriate log.
Formulate pantone/custom colors.
Clean/wash and empty 5-gallon buckets of ink.
Follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, and meet OSHA safety requirements.
Maintains a neat and orderly work area.