Operator - Ink Blender

Operator - Ink Blender

Permanent

Livingston

£25k - £30k per annum

6-2, 2-10, 10-6 rotating shift pattern.

We are recruiting for an Ink Blender for a large Printing company at their location in Livingston.

Key Responsibilities

Provide on-site support to customer through the following:

- Dispense ink in line with the daily production plan(s)
- Move product to & from machine(s) if applicable
- Book back press returns into the dispense management system
- Place press returns in clearly marked locations
- Re-work press returns where possible
- Cluster press returns into common running colours
- Place a weekly material order using the order form provided
- File all delivery notes for month end consignment stock count
- Book new deliveries into the dispense management system
- Replenish material stocks on dispense management system
- Arrange uplift of any empty containers or waste ink, ensuring containers are safely palletised and lids are secured.

Support Ink Blender and Ink Production through the following:

- Observe all customer and company H&S rules and polices
- Ensure ink area complies with customers hygiene accreditation
- Maintain dispensing equipment and working area with good housekeeping techniques Provide on-site technical support to customer through the following:

- Update and maintain digital colour database and recipes within the dispense management system
- Update and maintain X-rite (iQC) with existing and new colour standards
- Support on-site colour corrections and basic trouble shooting on press

Support Ink Management and Ink Production through the following:

- Capture any 'NCR' issues and action accordingly

Ideal background - capabilities, skills and experience
- Must have good colour vision and an eye for detail
- Must have excellent communication skills and be capable of performing their daily duties without direct supervision
- Must be able to work under pressure and demonstrate value activity to the customer
- IT skills are essential as are good problem solving skills
- Must be methodical and tidy in their work
- Must hold a full driving licence

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