Ink Technician Lead

American Packaging Corporation; De Forest (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Packaging Corporation in DeForest, WI, seeks an Ink Department Supervisor for the 3rd shift (11pm-7am) to lead the press crew and ensure safe, efficient production. You will oversee material preparation, color control, and daily management systems while coaching operators and maintaining safety standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s or associate degree or equivalent plus relevant experience; strong leadership, troubleshooting, and communication skills are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Associates/Bachelors or equivalent from two-year/four-year college or tech school with one year related experience or equivalent
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, journals, procedures, or regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Ability to calculate figures and understand algebra/geometry concepts
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Adherence to safety procedures and physical demands as described in the role

Responsibilities

• Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on tools and equipment to ensure safety and proper procedures
• Participate in SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to achieve zero-accident rate
• Complete the daily management system for the Ink department (GEMBA)
• Address skill gaps and increase Ink Tech competency through training and guidance
• Analyze and resolve ink related issues with supervision as needed
• Follow color matching and color control procedures for the department
• Reallocate resources on shift to meet production demands
• Ensure proper handoff to the following shift and communicate issues clearly
• Provide coaching to correct issues using appropriate resources
• Record and label batches, inventory tickets, and batch tickets
• Assist the shift supervisor as required
• Prepare all other materials for each press run and maintain materials supply
• Receive materials and rotate stock ( forklift operations )
• Follow safety procedures and participate in ongoing safety programs
• Demonstrate motivation and prioritization on shift
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Safety program

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you’ll find the packaging career you’ve been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We’re constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best workplaces in the America’s awards for 12 years in a row. It’s how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

Description

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you’ll find the packaging career you’ve been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We’re constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best workplaces in the America’s awards for 12 years in a row. It’s how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

LOCATION

DeForest, WI

SHIFT

3rd (11pm-7am)

SUMMARY

Provide effective crew leadership in the Ink department and serve as a positive role model in all aspects of the Ink dept – safety, productivity, efficiency, etc. Responsible for supplying the pressroom with all applied materials required for the manufacture of our product line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
• Participate in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation’s efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate.
• Complete the daily management system for the Ink department (GEMBA, etc)
• Address identified skill gaps and increase competency of all Ink Techs with training, guidance and leading trouble shooting activities.
• Analyze and resolve ink related issues utilizing the shift supervisor and department managers as necessary.
• Follow established color matching and color control procedures for the department.
• Adapt to staffing changes on shift due to call-ins by reassigning resources within department to ensure the shift meets production demands.
• Ensure a proper hand off to the following shift as well as clear communication of any issues, expected problems, or other pertinent information
• Provide coaching to correct any issues utilizing the appropriate resources as needed.
• Perform all necessary recording functions, labeling of each batch/drum, inventory ticket, batch ticket.
• Assist the shift supervisor as required.
• Blend or prepare, as required, all other applied materials for each press run, solvent, lacquers, adhesives.
• Maintain supply of materials throughout the press runs.
• Receiving of materials and rotating stock (includes forklift operations).
• Follow all department and plant safety procedures and be an active participant in our safety programs.
• Job requires a high level of self-motivation and advanced prioritization skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Associate/Bachelor’s degree (A. A./B.S.) or equivalent from two-year college/four-year college or technical school; with one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs – reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.

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