Ink Technician (3rd Shift)

TekniPlex; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Daily Pay

Life Insurance

Job summary

TekniPlex is seeking an Ink Attendant for the 3rd shift (10:45pm–7:00am) to maintain inks, adhesives, primers and lacquers for the press department. You will load materials, manage inventory, and ensure waste disposal follows safety rules.

The role requires TABE, IVO and JSA/GMP training, strong math skills, and familiarity with MSDS and PPE. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and working around machinery; safety is paramount.

Qualifications

• TABE (Reading and Math) test must be successfully completed.
• IV0 certification training (Industrial Vehicle Operator) completed.
• JSA reading completed (Job Safety and Health Analysis).
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) completed.
• Mathematical skills required.
• Knowledge of MSDS and PPE.
• Knowledge of Ink Rooms at the Liberty Facility.

Responsibilities

• Make inks, adhesives, primers, and lacquers required to run machines.
• Use PC to charge materials to machines.
• Return unneeded material to inventory.
• Identify hazardous waste and dispose properly in designated containers.
• Manage waste or waste containers in satellite areas.
• Label containers with hazard information.
• Inspect satellite areas for proper waste container condition.
• Store hazardous waste in correct location at designated times per RCRA.

Skills

Math skills

MSDS & PPE knowledge

Ink room knowledge

Industrial safety training

Job description

Imagine: A Career With Purpose and Possibility

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

Ink Attendant is responsible for maintaining inks, adhesives, primers and lacquers for the press department.

Shift Hours: 3rd/10:45pm - 7:00am

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make needed inks; adhesives; primers and lacquers required to run machines.
• Use PC to charge material to machines.
• Return unneeded material to inventory.
• Identify hazardous waste and dispose in correct hazardous waste containers.
• Manage waste or waste containers in satellite areas.
• Label containers with an indication of the hazard(s) in the contents.
• Inspect satellite areas to ensure good condition of waste containers.
• Place hazardous waste in the correct storage location at the designated time according to RCRA regulations.
• The Company maintains the right to revise and/or add duties in response to business requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of TABE (Reading and Math) test.
• Successful Completion of IVO certification training. (Industrial Vehicle Operator )
• Successful Completion of JSA reading. (Job Safety and Health Analysis)
• Successful Completion of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Mathematical skills
• Knowledge of MSDS and P.P.E.
• Knowledge of Ink Rooms at the Liberty Facility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, push, pull and carry; and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee will be frequently working with sharp tools, such as knives and ledgers.
• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions; heights; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; skin irritants; outside weather conditions; high heat; and risk of static shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The employee is regularly required to work with others, but may occasionally work alone.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

BENEFITS

TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

• Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD
• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.