Ink Technician

Trotter Workforce; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Souderton, PA-based role with Trotter Workforce seeks an Ink Technician to manage inks, adhesives, solvents, and hazardous materials. You will ensure accurate color matching and timely delivery to presses while supporting production and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include color pulls, ink staging, deliveries, and documentation, plus training of new hires and cross-training across departments. 3rd shift available with a $1 differential; prior ink/printing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior ink room, printing, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with color discrimination and color matching skills.
• Basic computer skills for inventory and documentation.
• Ability to follow standard work procedures and safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color pulls and support press approvals to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Stage, deliver, mix, and return inks and adhesives to support press operations.
• Receive, unload, store, and document ink, chemical, solvent, and adhesive deliveries.
• Manage hazardous waste shipments and maintain satellite accumulation areas in compliance with regulations and Fresco policies.
• Mix inks and adhesives, open and close drums, weigh materials, and complete required documentation.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in ink and solvent areas to prevent accidents and spills.
• Operate forklifts and hand trucks to safely move materials.
• Cross train in other departments as needed to support production.
• Train new hires and support ongoing training of team members.
• Report food safety, quality, and safety issues to appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ink room experience

Printing experience

Manufacturing experience

Color matching

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Souderton, United States | Posted on 09/08/2026

Hourly Rate based on experience (plus $1 differential for 3rd Shift)

Hourly Rate will be based on experience and discussed during initial phone screen

3rd Shift 11pm-7am

Responsibilities:

Ink Techniciansplay a critical role in press efficiency, product quality, and workplacesafety. This position supports production by managing inks, adhesives,solvents, and hazardous materials while ensuring accurate color matching andtimely delivery to the presses.

This role is ideal for a detail orientedtechnician who enjoys hands on work, takes pride in quality and safety, andwants to grow within a manufacturing environment.

• Prepare color pulls and support press approvals toreduce waste and improve efficiency
• Stage, deliver, mix, and return inks and adhesivesto support press operations
• Receive, unload, store, and document ink,chemical, solvent, and adhesive deliveries
• Manage hazardous waste shipments and maintainsatellite accumulation areas in compliance with regulations and Fres-copolicies
• Mix inks and adhesives, open and close drums,weigh materials, and complete required documentation
• Perform cycle counts and maintain accurateinventory records
• Maintain housekeeping standards in ink and solventareas to prevent accidents and spills
• Operate forklifts and hand trucks to safely move materials
• Cross train in other departments as needed tosupport production
• Train new hires and support ongoing training ofteam members
• Report food safety, quality, and safety issues toappropriate personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Requirements

• Prior ink room, printing, or manufacturingexperience preferred
• Strong work ethic with the ability to workindependently and support production teams
• Good attention to detail with required colordiscrimination and color matching skills
• Basic computer skills for inventory anddocumentation
• Ability to follow standard work procedures andsafety processes
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtaincertification
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, and stoop throughoutthe shift
• Ability to lift and pull at least 50 pounds andmove heavier loads using hand trucks or material handling equipment