What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ink Technician position at Vanguard Packaging?
Ink Technician - Corrugated/Digital Print Industry
Company Profile
Vanguard Companies is one of the industry's largest corrugated merchandising solution providers. We combine great products with a knowledgeable team to provide superior operations, service, and quality.
We are a family of companies. Our expertise in point-of-purchase displays and retail-ready graphic packaging is seen through Vanguard Packaging, e-commerce packaging solutions by BoxGenie, industrial packaging via Great Plains Packaging, and fulfillment services through Advanced Logistics and Fulfillment (ALF). We believe in the power of strong collaborative partnerships and thought leadership. We are focused on helping our partners reduce program cost, drive brand value, sell more product, and improve their bottom line.
We are committed to sustainability using sustainable business practices and are recognized as the most sustainable packaging company in North America. The Vanguard Companies strive to create a diverse environment which embraces difference and fosters inclusion. This collective sum of unique capabilities and talent is ultimately how we've earned our reputation and achievements.
To learn more about what we do visit. https://www.vanguardpkg.com/
Vanguard provides medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k, vacation, and bonus eligibility based upon performance.
Job Summary
The Ink Technician is responsible for all activities associated with making flexo inks. Initiating orders of ink to maintain proper inventory. Completing production data, operational , quality and safety reports.
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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 to produce all orders.
- Perform end-of-month inventories of all inks and ink bases.
- Keep ink kitchen clean and organized 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, Quality Data.
- When inks become inactive work-off into black ink or some other color, if possible.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
- Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
- Additional duties may be assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience working with with inks, printing, color
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
- Experience as a Press Department Operator.
- Education or training in art
Application Assistance
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, contact Vanguard Packaging Human Resources at 816.455.4000.
EOE
Vanguard Packaging, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vanguard strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, and status as a transgender individual), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Vanguard employees, and other Vanguard-related workers and representatives, are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
