What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrugated Industry Ink Technician position at The Blue Collar Recruiter - Kansas City?
Job Description
Job Description
Ink Technician – Corrugated / Digital Print Industry
KCMO, MO, USA | Hourly | Full Time
Medical, Dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401K, vacation and bonus eligibility based upon performance
Day Shift Role – Monday – Friday, 6 : 30 am – 3 : 30 PM
Company Profile
The company specializes in the creation of high-quality products using sustainable business practices and has become recognized as the most sustainable packaging company in North America. Recognized as a leading designer and manufacturer of value-added corrugated paper packaging products and related services focused on helping customers sell more product and drive a strong brand image connection. The product line includes high graphic corrugated displays and retail ready packaging, industrial and e-commerce packaging products, and related assembly, logistics and fulfillment services. Founded in 1975, the company serves the consumer-packaged goods, social expression, apparel, toy, electronics, retail, e-commerce and industrial markets selling its products through big box, home improvement, dollar store, online and pharmacy retailers. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO
Provides medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k, vacation and bonus eligibility based upon performance.
Job Summary
Responsible for all activities associated with making flexo inks. Initiating orders of ink to maintain proper inventory. Completing product data, operational, quality and safety reports.
Duties and Essential Job Functions
- Use a spectrophotometer.
- Order or initiate orders for the various ink bases.
- Assist operator in attaining the correct ink color on the sheet being printed.
- Coordinate with production scheduler the correct ink and the correct amount of ink to have for production of all orders.
- Perform end-of-month inventories of all inks and ink bases.
- Keep ink kitchen clean and organized at all times.
- Maintain accuracy of scales for weighing ink.
- Train operators in the operation of the ink kitchen and the adjustment of inks on press to maintain proper quality of print.
- Monitor non-use of various inks and report on a monthly basis.
- Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to : Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data.
- When inks become inactive, work-off into black ink or some other color, if possible to minimize waste.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping.
- Adhere to production schedule. Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals. Report any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Required
Preferred
