Ink/ Dye Room Technician

Responsible for safely conducting all activities associated with making flexographic inks to minimize downtime.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including practicing safe work habits, maintaining organization, safe food defense and good manufacturing practices.
• Assist operators in attaining the correct ink color and chemistry.
• Adheres to production schedule by pulling correct ink, correct ink quantity, and dies in preparation for upcoming production runs. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Monitor non-use of various inks and report to supervisor on a monthly basis. When inks become inactive work-off into black ink or some other color, if possible.
• Perform end-of-month inventories
• Demonstrate ability to teach others in all ink room and die repair procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to use all aspects of the ink room software program.
• Maintain calibration and use of spectrophotometer, scales and other measuring devices
• Initiate purchase orders, receipt and storage of ink bases and coatings, safety equipment, and adhesives.
• Responsible for MSDSonline and MSDS book updates
• Responsible for in-house tooling repairs or contacting appropriate suppliers.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Purchase order log and requisitions, maintenance work orders, and MSDSonline system
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Complete daily and weekly equipment clean-ups. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for purging any obsolete die board tooling according to policy.
• Willingly work all necessary hours and shifts.
• The Ink Technician is backed up by the Plate Room Technician or designee.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to successfully work to reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required of this position.
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  High school diploma or GED. Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

  * Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

  * 6 months' experience as an Operator or Assistant.

  
  

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.