In-Plant Ink Technician at International Paper in Thorofare, NJ

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Position Title: In-Plant Ink Technician Pay Rate: $55,000-$69,500 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Category/Shift: Availability in 1st Shift, Monday through Friday Salaried Full-Time Physical Location: 33 Phoenix Drive Thorofare, NJ 08086 856-853-7000 The Job You Will Perform: Maintain a safe work environment and actively participate in all safety programs, training sessions, and initiatives. Ensure housekeeping and organization standards are maintained within the in-plant work area. Perform color matching and re-matching activities to achieve customer and production specifications. Manufacture and prepare ink batches for production print jobs. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance at preprint and direct print machines. Manage customer ink inventory, including monitoring stock levels and maintaining adequate supplies. Process work-off and rework of obsolete or unused ink to minimize waste and support cost efficiency. Prepare, maintain, and file ink usage reports and other required documentation. Attend production meetings and customer meetings as required to support operational objectives. Communicate effectively and regularly with customer leadership, internal teams, technical support personnel, laboratory staff, and other stakeholders. Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalency required. At least two years experience with flexographic printing inks preferred, ideally in a customer in-plant setting. Knowledge of and previous experience with ink color matching and press side trouble shooting is preferred, and experience in pre-printed liner applications is highly desirable.