Ink Technician (3rd Shift) **Shift Pay and Sign On Available** - Tekni-plex

Tekni-Plex's Winston Salem location is the largest facility within the Consumer Products division. Tekni-Plex in Winston Salem offers a safe and inclusive working environment with great benefits (Medical, 401K, Long-term, etc.), work-life balance (PTO, Holidays, etc.), and growth opportunities. This position offers additional perks like sign-on bonus at 3/6 months and shift differential for off-shift employees.  Ink Attendant is responsible for maintaining inks, adhesives, primers and lacquers for the press department.

Shift Hours: 10:45pm - 7:00am

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make needed inks; adhesives; primers and lacquers required to run machines.
• Use PC to charge material to machines.
• Return unneeded material to inventory.
• Maintain daily housekeeping duties.
• Identify hazardous waste and dispose in correct hazardous waste containers.
• Manage waste or waste containers in satellite areas.
• Label containers with an indication of the hazard(s) in the contents.
• Inspect satellite areas to ensure good condition of waste containers.
• Place hazardous waste in the correct storage location at the designated time according to RCRA regulations.
• The Company maintains the right to revise and/or add duties in response to business requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of TABE (Reading and Math) test.
• Successful Completion of IVO certification training. (Industrial Vehicle Operator )
• Successful Completion of JSA reading. (Job Safety and Health Analysis)
• Successful Completion of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Reading/comprehension
• Move 400 lb. drums using drum dolly
• Mathematical skills
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of MSDS and P.P.E.
• Knowledge of Ink Rooms at the Liberty Facility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, push, pull and carry; and hear. 
• The employee frequently is required to talk and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee will be frequently working with sharp tools, such as knives and ledgers.
• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions; heights; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; skin irritants; outside weather conditions; high heat; and risk of static shock. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The employee is regularly required to work with others, but may occasionally work alone.