Material Coordinator

Resource Label Group•Mukilteo, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Coordinator is responsible for the review of ticket information and coordination of ink mixing, plate mounting, and tooling assignment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to cooperate well with co-workers and management.
Must have strong sense of urgency.
Strong ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Must have well-rounded math skills and ability to read a ruler.
Must be very detail oriented.
Strong knowledge in production workflow.

Nice To Haves

Background in fast-paced production environment helpful.

Responsibilities

Weighs and blends inks to meet the job specifications for each order.
Follows appropriate quality control and inspection process for inks to ensure quality.
Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation to produce press-ready inks to meet production schedule.
Tests ink samples and documents results.
May adjust inks at press and assist with ink estimation for jobs going to press.
Maintains the work-off ink process by regulating use and storage.
Assists in the ordering process by reviewing the long-term schedule to predict ink usage and identify special orders.
Reviews suitability of finished matches on press.
Reviews sustainability of press returns ink for recycling.
Ensures plate mounting for all departments is complete.
Responsible for pulling any required tooling for Flexo and Digital Finishing departments.
Verify that all materials are at press prior to job run.
Assist pressman with make-ready’s, clean and organize the shop and assist with press helper duties when needed.
Assist with overall press room cleanliness, sweeping, mopping and putting away supplies.
Responsible for monitoring all needed supplies and notifying purchasing when levels drop below acceptable amounts.
Assures that the correct type and adequate amount of material has been staged for every job.
Must create awareness of priorities in production to know where help is needed most.
Must have an acute sense of timing in knowing what will be needed and when.
Maintains knowledge of safety requirement of job and equipment and becomes familiar with material safety sheets regarding chemicals used.
Wears all necessary safety protection when using or mixing chemicals, working on presses or operating other equipment.
Assists in other areas of production when workload permits.
Performs other duties as requested.