Ink Blender

Role Overview: Unpack Your Potential   
Join Amcor as an Ink Blender and provide accurately blended inks to presses through an efficient and safe process that minimizes downtime at the presses 

Schedule:   
Shift: 3rd shift  

Compensation & Benefits: Value, Recognized   
We reward great work with:    

• Pay: $26.42/hour   

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance coverage starting day one    

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities    

• Referral Bonus: up to $1,000 

Job Description: Possibility Unpacked   
What you’ll do:    

• Check color folders to ensure each folder has an approved color rollout, ink formula, and ink type that completely match order instructions. Contact the Crew Leader for corrections if incomplete, prior to going to press.  

• Use the dispensing system to draw inks (Color Converting in Plant 2) and K Proofer as required to blend ink.  

• Operate the Spectro Photometer color matching system to achieve required DEcmc readings.  

• Consult with Siegwerk regarding color toning so ink formulations and costs can be adjusted and computer data files updated to ensure job and order repeatability.  

• Complete the initial approval for color match at press and present the approved match to the Crew Leader for final approval.  

• Scan approved rollouts into the color check computer system after color is verified at press and production begins.  

• Work with the Press Operator on color during press set-up to bring the press online and up to production speed as quickly as possible.  

• Check drums of straight colors on the rack periodically and refill as needed.  

• Track usage of return ink.  

• Haul away empty ink buckets and keep the ink room and equipment clean.  

• Assist as required during ink, solvent, and parts deliveries and pick-ups.  

• Operate the EX fork truck to unload and move ink and solvent drums and totes.  

• Maintain a clean, safe work area and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and other prerequisite food safety programs.  

• Assist in the training of new or inexperienced Ink Blenders.  

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or Management. 

What we want from you: Lead the Pack   
Preferred qualifications:    

• Ability to learn and understand color theory  

• Competence in operating Novaflow software  

• Strong computer skills  

• Ability to work effectively and professionally with coworkers in a team environment  

• Solid math skills  

• Ability to read, understand, and stay current with all department work instructions and procedures  

• Strong organizational skills  

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required  

• Knowledge and understanding of computers and software programs  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others in a team environment 

Physical Requirements   

• Ability to lift up to 50-60 lbs. 

• Willing and able to stand and walk for an 8/12 hour shift 

• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting 

• Frequent use of wrist and hands 

• Frequent stepping up and down from platforms 

• Occasionally lifts up to 35 lbs. – minimally lifts up to 50 lbs. 

• Occasionally reaches over 15” away from body 

• Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis 

Why Amcor?     
Be part of a global leader while working in a supportive, team-driven environment. At Amcor, your contributions are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a difference.     

👉 Apply today and put possibility in your hands with Amcor.