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Ink Blender

Amcor
Amcor Salary
Batavia, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/21/2025
We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.  

  

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com. 

Job Description

Pay: The starting rate of pay for this position is: $24.73

Benefits

  • Benefits Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision!
  • Retirement: 401(k) Profit Sharing
  • Referral Bonus: up to $1,000!

What You Get To Do

To provide accurately blended inks to presses through an efficient and safe process that minimizes downtime at the presses

Duties also include but are not limited to;

  • Checks color folder to be sure each folder has an approved color rollout, ink formula and ink type which matches order instructions completely. Contacts Crew Leader for corrections if incomplete, prior to going to press.
  • Uses dispensing system to draw inks (Color Converting in Plant 2) and K Proofer as required to blend ink.
  • Uses Spectro Photometer color matching system to achieve required DEcmc readings.
  • Consults with Siegwerk regarding color toning so ink formulations and costs can be adjusted and computer data files updated to ensure job and order repeatability.
  • Completes the initial okay for color match at press. Presents approved match to Crew Leader for final approval.
  • Scans approved rollouts into the color check computer system after color is verified at press and production begins.
  • Works with Press Operator on color during press set-up to bring press on-line and up to production speed as quickly as possible.
  • Checks drums of straight colors on rack periodically and refills as needed.
  • Tracks usage of return ink.
  • Hauls away empty ink buckets and keeps ink room and equipment clean.
  • Assists as required during ink, solvent and parts deliveries and pick-ups.
  • Qualified to operate the EX fork truck to unload and move ink and solvent drums and totes.

Maintains a clean, safe work area. Maintains self and work area to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and other prerequisite food safety programs.

  • Assists in the training of new or inexperienced Ink Blenders.
  • All other duties as assigned by Crew Leader or Management.

Specific Skills

  • Ability to learn/understand color theory
  • Must be competent in the operation of the Novaflow software
  • Good computer skills
  • Ability to work with and interact effectively and professionally with coworkers in a team environment
  • Good math skills
  • Must be able to read, understand and stay current with all department work instructions and procedures
  • Good organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50-60 lbs.
  • Willing and able to stand and walk for an 8/12 hour shift
  • Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting
  • Frequent use of wrist and hands
  • Frequent stepping up and down from platforms
  • Occasionally lifts up to 35 lbs. – minimally lifts up to 50 lbs.
  • Occasionally reaches over 15” away from body
  • Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis

What We Value

  • Passion for Safety and following Safety Procedures
  • Passion for Quality and meeting Customer Specifications
  • Must have a positive attitude that promotes the Amcor High Performance Culture
  • Fully aligned with the Amcor Core Values - Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Results and Out Performance
  • Initiative – identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation
  • A team player with good communications skills and the ability to work independently

What We Want From You

  • Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required
  • Knowledgeable and able to understand a computer and programs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others in a team environment

Our Expectations

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When

  • Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
  • Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
  • Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
  • The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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