Ink Technician -Flexible Packaging (AM Shift) - Plant 3

belmark; De Pere (WI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

On-site health clinic

On-site fitness center

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Belmark in Wisconsin is seeking an Ink Technician to mix inks, match colors to standard specifications, deliver ink and varnish to presses, and maintain the ink room for optimal uptime.

This fast-paced role rewards attention to detail and teamwork. You will follow safety procedures, support press operators, and participate in a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, an on-site clinic, paid time off and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to two years of high school.
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend and follow English instructions.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and support Safe Quality Foods requirements.
• Mix ink and match to set color standard; mix only what is needed.
• Deliver ink and varnish to press using the Ink Queue System.
• Proof inks to established target using hand proofer and Measure Color system.
• Update formulas to ensure accuracy and maintain ink room appearance.

Skills

Color vision

Attention to detail

English communication

Computer literacy

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ready to make your mark where color meets precision? Join our 1Ashift team as an Ink Technician and play a hands-on role in bringing high-quality flexible packaging to life. In this fast-paced, high-energy environment, you’ll be at the heart of the operation—mixing, matching, and managing inks that keep our presses running smoothly and our products looking their best.

If you thrive in a role where attention to detail matters, teamwork drives success, and every shift delivers something new, this is your chance to step into a position where your skills truly stand out. Come be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and the people who make it all happen.

*A pre-employment drug test and a background check are required if offered the position.*

Schedule:

• AM shift hours are from 3:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. with a schedule of 3 days on, 1 day off, 3 days on and 7 days off
• 12 hour shifts with consistent hours, NO SWING SHIFT
• Overtime after 36 hours!
• Many of our employees enjoy the rotating shift due to the days off received, which allows for time to accomplish things around the home and spend time with friends and family!

Pay:

• $23.00 - $25.00 per Hour. The hourly rate for this position is determined by the level of the role, relevant experience, and may incorporate shift differentials, ensuring fair compensation that reflects both expertise and responsibilities entailed.
• Shift differential for the AM shift is $1.00 per hour

What will I do in this role?

• Responsible to follow all safety procedures as required by the role, and to nurture a food safety culture by adhering to all Safe Quality Foods requirements.
• Mix ink using appropriate formula and match to set color standard. Amount mixed should only be enough to run job.
• Utilizing Ink Queue System, deliver required ink, varnish to press.
• Proof inks to established DE target using hand proofer and Measure Color system.
• Return unused ink to ink room. Dispose contaminated ink.
• Adjust colors on press to match set color standard.
• Update formulas to ensure their accuracy.
• Responsible for the appearance of the ink room.
• Ensure that the next shift presses have ink according to the schedule to reduce the amount of downtime.
• Assist press operators.
• Monitor ink room supply levels and inform appropriate Lead Ink Technician when levels are low.
• May produce customer drawdowns.
• May enter ink and vanish levels into computer and reorder low level items.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Great benefits for the entire family!

• Health, Dental and Vision plans with Wellness discount
• FREE On-site Health Clinic
• FREE Near-site Health Clinics
• FREE On-site Fitness Center
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company funded Life Insurance Policy
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan with 6% match
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Paid holidays beginning day one of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other benefits include Financial Wellness tools, Identity Theft and Fraud Protection, Pet Insurance, and more!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires education equivalent to two (2) years of high school.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow both written and oral English communication.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to meet deadlines. May be required to work some overtime.
• Requires nearly constant concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to: stand and walk for 90% of work time; and stoop kneel, crouch or crawl for 10% of work time.
• Ability to: see clearly at 20 inches or less; observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point; judge distances and spatial relationships; and to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
• Ability to: use hands for 100% of work time (i.e. mixing inks, etc.); and reach above shoulders for 25% of work time (i.e. placing containers of ink on to and off of shelves approximately 6 ft.).
• Ability to lift: 10 pounds or less 25% of work time; 25 pounds or less 30% of work time; 50 pounds or less 35% of work time; and 100 pounds or less 10% of work time. (Example: placing containers of ink on to and off of shelves approximately 6 ft.).
• May move items weighing over 100 pounds.

Non-sales job postings are limited to residents in the states of Wisconsin and Arizona only.

Belmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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