Ink Technician

Trotter Workforce; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Souderton, United States — Trotter Workforce is hiring an Ink Technician for the 3rd shift (11pm–7am). Hourly rate is based on experience with a $1 differential for 3rd shift, and compensation discussed during the initial phone screen.

Responsibilities include managing inks, adhesives, solvents, and hazardous materials, ensuring accurate color matching, and timely delivery to presses. Ideal for detail-oriented hands-on technicians seeking growth in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience in ink room, printing, or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong work ethic; able to work independently.
• Attention to color discrimination and color matching.
• Basic computer skills for inventory and documentation.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, and lift at least 50 pounds.

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 per regulations.
• Mix inks and adhesives, open/close drums, weigh materials, and complete documentation.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory records.
• Maintain housekeeping to prevent accidents and spills in ink/solvent areas.
• Operate forklifts and hand trucks to move materials safely.
• Cross-train in other departments to support production and train new hires.

Skills

Color discrimination

Color matching

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Independent worker

Tools

Forklift

Hand trucks

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