Ink Technician (12hr nights)

Amcor LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking an Ink Technician in Bowling Green, KY to blend and tone inks for color accuracy and quality control. You will monitor inventory, communicate needs with ink suppliers, and troubleshoot ink-related printing issues on the line.

The job requires reading and understanding English, safe work habits, and teamwork to support a high-performance packaging operation. The role emphasizes adherence to SQF and GMP, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting with production flow while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Must have ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to read a measuring tape and perform basic math.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Blend and tone inks for color match and minimize waste.
• Monitor inventory and communicate stock needs with ink suppliers.
• Troubleshoot ink-related printing issues and report malfunctions.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area compliant with SQF and GMP.

Skills

Ink color matching

Quality control

Measuring tape

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Calibration tools

Job description

Job DescriptionSUMMARYThe Ink Technician, reports to the Technical Manager of the Printing and Converting Departments. Responsible for blending and toning inks for color match and removal of ink waste to haz waste shed. The Printing shift supervisor will direct their daily activities as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties as assigned)FACILITY;In this position the employee is responsible for blending and toning inks for color match. Monitor inventory and communicate with the ink company for stock and control. Assist in trouble shooting ink related printing issues. Notify management whenever equipment is found to be malfunctioning or damaged.Must meet production and quality standards. Organizes work flow for smooth operation. Make necessary adjustments and monitor equipment so product complies to work order. Other duties as maybe assigned.OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS;Must have good speaking skills. Must be able to read, write and understand English. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees both in person and through written and verbal correspondence. Ability to perform duties with minimal direction and be self motivated. Ability to read and understand a measuring tape.HEALTH AND SAFETY;Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines. Visually inspects the facility for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards and helps to maintain a clean work environment. Maintain ink room and surrounding in accordance to plant SQF and GMP practices.QUALIFICATIONS;To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school graduation or its equivalent preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.LANGUAGE SKILLSMust have good speaking skills. Must be able to read, write and understand English. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees both in person and through written and verbal correspondence. Ability to perform duties with minimal direction and be self motivated. Ability to read and understand a measuring tape.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to comprehend the use of a tape measure.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently walks throughout the facility handling ink requirements and having occasional contact with co-workers. Manual dexterity required with exposure to arm, wrist and back fatigue. The employee continuously uses their arms, hands and fingers to handle, grasp, hold, grip and squeeze. Bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, sitting, carrying, standing in one place, reaching, pushing and pulling for general duties. A minimum lifting requirement of 50 pounds is required. Occasional climbing/descending of stairs as well as pushing a broom to clean the production floor. The employee stands and frequently walks the production area to locate materials, check supplies, locate pallets and help where needed. The employee routinely steps up 1 ½ feet and pulls themselves into the seat of a forklift. Operation of forklift and lifting equipment are essential to job responsibilities.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions on this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely interrupted by telephone calls and co-workers soliciting information. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud. An essential part of this position is to work in a teamwork environment.Our ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsAccelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansPaid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by locationCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing programs & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)