Technician - Ink Room (2nd Shift) at ProAmpac in Huntley, IL

Summary: ProAmpac is a company that specializes in flexible packaging solutions, and they are seeking an Ink Technician for their 2nd shift. The role involves mixing and staging inks, performing color matching, and managing ink inventory while adhering to safety and quality standards. Responsibilities: - Upholds all ethical standards associated with safety, quality and food safety policies and procedures within the facility - Complies with all the standards that are followed in the Huntley plant, including, but not limited to-Health, Safety, Wellness (HSW), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Continuous Improvement (CI) and any other processes established within the Huntley plant - Responsible for reporting all safety, quality, and food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action - Performs other duties as requested or assigned - Maintain color control program in the ink lab and on pressroom floor - Check schedule and print jobs to make/stage the required inks for specific jobs. Moves ink into and out of inventory storage via physical lifting and/or utilizing lift assist devices and forklift operation - Tests samples of the printed film for color matches - Makes additions to inks as needed to adjust the color - Keeps track of color match data, work off ink data and press return data in appropriate log - Formulate pantone/custom colors - Clean/wash and empty 5-gallon buckets of ink - Follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, and meet OSHA safety requirements - Performs responsibilities to expected outcomes - Communicates openly, truthfully, and compassionately with respect for individual differences - Identify issues and problems within manufacturing and quality processes. Work with Supervisor/Manager to define and resolve problems, as well as recommend improvement processes - Maintains a neat and orderly work area Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or equivalent - Basic Math Skills - Ability to use Microsoft Excel and other tracking software - Ability to read and write in English - Ability to pass color test - Ability to work around strong odors as the ink is water based - Motivated and self-directed with good teamwork skills Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in printing industry a plus Required Skills: Color matching, Ink formulation, Microsoft Excel, Forklift operation, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, OSHA safety compliance