Ink Technician -Flexible Packaging (PM Shift) - Plant 3

Joining the Belmark Team•De Pere, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ink Technician supports production of flexible packaging by mixing, matching, and managing inks for press operations. The role is responsible for providing inks and varnishes according to production needs, matching established color standards, keeping ink formulas accurate, and helping ensure presses run smoothly. The position works on the PM shift at Plant 3, with 12-hour shifts from 3:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M. on a rotating schedule of three days on, one day off, three days on, and seven days off. Overtime is paid after 36 hours. A pre-employment drug test and background check are required if an offer is made. The position requires following applicable safety procedures and Safe Quality Foods requirements. It also requires attention to detail, concentration, color identification, basic math, computer operation, and the ability to meet deadlines. Physical requirements include standing and walking for most of the work time, frequent hand use, occasional reaching above the shoulders, and lifting items up to 100 pounds; items weighing more than 100 pounds may also be moved.

Requirements

Education equivalent to two years of high school.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow written and oral English communication.
Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow simple written and oral instructions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Nearly constant concentration and attention to detail.
Ability to stand and walk for 90% of work time and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for 10% of work time.
Visual ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, observe an area around a fixed point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust focus.
Ability to use hands for 100% of work time and reach above the shoulders for 25% of work time.
Ability to lift 10 pounds or less for 25% of work time, 25 pounds or less for 30%, 50 pounds or less for 35%, and 100 pounds or less for 10%; may move items weighing over 100 pounds.
May be required to work overtime.

Responsibilities

Follow safety procedures required by the role and adhere to Safe Quality Foods requirements.
Mix ink using the appropriate formula and match it to the set color standard, preparing only enough ink for the job.
Use the Ink Queue System to deliver required ink and varnish to presses.
Proof inks to the established DE target using a hand proofer and Measure Color system.
Return unused ink to the ink room and dispose of contaminated ink.
Adjust colors on press to match the set color standard.
Update formulas to ensure their accuracy.
Maintain the appearance of the ink room.
Ensure presses on the next shift have ink according to the schedule to reduce downtime.
Assist press operators.
Monitor ink room supply levels and inform the appropriate Lead Ink Technician when supplies are low.
May produce customer drawdowns.
May enter ink and varnish levels into a computer and reorder low-level items.
May perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.