3rd shift Ink Technician

International Paper; Tucker (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a 3rd shift In-Plant Ink Technician, where you will play a crucial role in the manufacturing process. This position involves creating ink batches, ensuring color accuracy, and providing technical assistance on the press side. With a commitment to employee well-being and sustainable practices, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment that fosters growth and development. If you're passionate about the printing industry and eager to make a difference in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and contribute to a better future.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Retirement, pension, and 401k matching

Medical & dental benefits

Education & development (tuition reimbursement)

Life & disability insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in flexographic printing ink is preferred.
• Experience in ink color matching and press side troubleshooting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture ink batches and assist on press side.
• Maintain customer ink inventory and file usage reports.

Skills

Flexographic printing ink experience

Ink color matching

Press side troubleshooting

Good communication skills

Good math skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Desire to work in fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Position Title: 3rd shift In-Plant Ink Technician

Pay Rate: $24.43 / hr.

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time – 3rd shift

Week 1 - 6 pm – 6 am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Week 2 – 6 pm – 6 am - Wednesday & Thursday

Week 3 – 6 pm – 6 am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Week 4 - 6 pm – 6 am - Wednesday & Thursday

Physical Location: Tucker Preprint, 5099 N. Royal Atlanta Drive, Tucker, GA 30084

The Job You Will Perform:

• Color matches and rematches
• Manufacture ink batches for print jobs
• Press side technical assistance
• Maintain customer ink inventory
• File ink usage reports
• Attend production meetings
• Ink training, ink improvements and cost reductions

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalency required
• 2+ years flexographic printing ink experience preferred
• Ink color matching experience
• Press side troubleshooting experience
• Pre-printed liner application experience
• Good communication skills
• Good math skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively
• Desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k matching program
• Medical & dental
• Education & development (including tuition reimbursement)
• Life & disability insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make: We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience: International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. You will learn safety leadership principles and have the opportunity to opt into employee networking circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue, and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa, and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. In Russia, we have a 50/50 joint venture, Ilim Group, the country's largest integrated manufacturer of pulp and paper. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.