Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking an Ink Technician to be responsible for supporting pressroom production with mixing ink to match color targets, delivering ink to press, and assisting press operators with color matching as well as other ink related duties, including inventory management and cleaning. Flexible scheduling options. Specific pay rate based on relevant experience and shift (shift differential available for 2nd and 3rd shift).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare inks, coatings, adhesives, primers, and additives for each stage of press production.
- Maximize press production through consistent target color matching.
- Assist in Anilox selection and color adjustments during approval process and as needed.
- Prepare coverage and ink drawdowns on a timely basis.
- Ensure proper ink viscosities and pH levels.
- Manage inventory of new and “work-off” inks.
- Properly dispose of used inks, adhesives, etc.
- Manage movement of inks and other materials to/from storage, staging, and press.
- Maintain records of ink and other material formulations.
- Assist in research of new products and innovative uses of new and existing products.
- Maintain organization of Ink Department while keeping work areas neat and clean.
- Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Superior time management skills with ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Dependable with proven ability to take initiative and follow through on commitments.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal accountability.
- Basic computer skills with proven ability to learn new software programs.
- Professional proficiency in verbal and written English, including ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Basic math skills.
- Excellent color perception and ability to see with or without corrective lenses.
- Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
- Ability to hold objects with hands.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Color matching experience.
- Experience with water-based inks/adhesives.
- Flexographic printing experience.
- Flexible packaging printing experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
Pay: $18.00 – $26.00 per hour
Flex Your Potential with Eagle! We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO/HRA plan and 2 PPO/HSA plans all provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
- HRA / HSA Contributions– Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for PPO/HRA enrollees) or HSA (for PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
- Dental Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
- Vision Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in this voluntary benefit through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
- 401K Plan – Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability– The Short-Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability– The Long-Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
- Life Insurance– The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
- Vacation/PTO – The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
- 8 Company Paid Holidays– Eligible after 60 days of employment.
- Sick Leave– Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).
- Tuition Reimbursement– Following 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for reimbursement for courses, certifications, and training programs that support their Eagle careers.
Part-time team members are provided with the following benefits:
- Vacation/PTO – Eligible to earn 1 hour of vacation/PTO for every 40 hours worked up to a maximum of 40 hours of vacation/PTO.
- 401K Plan– Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer
