2nd Shift Mill Packout Operator - INX International Ink Co.

Welcome! Are you seeking a global, well-established and innovative company that’s part of an industry with exciting growth potential? Then, start your Colorful Career with INX! A Great Place to Work-Certified™ company!

INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America with full service subsidiaries in Europe and South America. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. As a leading global manufacturer of inkjet inks, we provide a full palette of digital ink systems, advanced technologies and integrated services.

At INX, we believe we can only grow our business as well as we grow our teams. The average employee has been here over 12 years. 

We are looking for new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide quality, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

We are seeking a 2nd shift Inkmaker/Ink Tech to work with us. We have a very competitive starting pay plus a shift differential when applicable. If you are looking to start a new career with a stable company that grows its leaders from within, then INX International is the right place for you. The person in this role will tend mills in a safe and efficient manner to grind the raw materials for manufacturing of high-quality printing ink by performing any or all of these duties as directed. As an Ink Maker/Ink Tech you will be responsible for:

• Following batch instructions to weight batches, charge and mix inks
• Understanding proper mixing procedures and raw materials
• Monitoring temperature and mix speeds and adjust as needed
• Following procedures for milling inks, adjusting pump speeds and mill rates
• Following procedures to filter, package and label inks
• Making QC adjustments as instructed
• Weighting quantities of raw materials for use in manufacturing of high quality printing ink
• Operating one or more mixers in a safe and efficient manner to mix raw materials for manufacturing of high quality printing ink
• Packaging finished product
• Operating a forklift

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to:

• Work with R&D and Production Managers and use quantitative and qualitative research skills to assess new product success outcome and make recommendations for process improvements
• Have a High school diploma or (GED) desired; or 1-3 months related experience
• Possess good math and basic computer skills
• Have attention to detail
• Be reliable to work assigned shift
• Be flexible to work overtime as required
• Work side-by-side with the scheduling team, Quality Coordinator, and Preventative Maintenance team. Able to ensure that all products and services contribute to sustainability and greater good of the company
• Demonstrate exceptional attendance
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as required

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider as a plus if you have:

• Previous experience within the Ink Industry
• Mill, and Pump filter industry background
• Two or more years of related manufacturing experience
• A strong Autonomous Maintenance (AM) background
• Forklift experience

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, long-term care, 401(k), and more. Through our benefits programs we support the needs of our employees and their dependents by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Don’t just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture.  Be a part of a sustainable enterprise where we prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees above all else. We believe that investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success. 

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.