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Additional Information

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 programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities 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. Embark on your Colorful Career with us!

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.

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Company Description

In a world of vibrant color, INX stands out by blending art, science, and sustainability into every drop of ink we make. We’re globally recognized for our innovation, and we’re 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. We expertly blend pioneering technology with a deep commitment to the environment. Dedicated to coloring a safe and sustainable future one print at a time, you can see our color chemistry on beverage cans, food and household packaging, clothing, banners, billboards and more.

Investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success. Our average employee has been with us 12 years, and we recognize the significant experience and the continuous dedication of our team members.

We’re actively seeking new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide sustainable products, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

Join us in coloring a safe and sustainable future!

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Job Description

This role offers a starting range of $25 to $35 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications such as experience, education, certifications, and skills, as well as geographic considerations.

We are seeking a laboratory technician to be based at our brand-new Buena Park location. This individual will perform lab services such as color matching, proofing, cataloging, assisting the quality control department and ordering lab supplies. This position reports to the Lab Manager, coordinates tasks with the Lab Manager and works in cooperation with other departments, particularly manufacturing and R&D. As a lab tech, you will be responsible to:

• Log and complete color match requests, which includes matching colors, and then making proof displays to send to the customers.
• Establish and maintain accurate and complete records for all color match formulas, hard files, and computer files.
• Maintain the work area, which includes cleaning and upkeep of equipment and instruments, waste disposal and keeping everything in safe working order.
• Perform established assessment tests/evaluations of products in QC when assistance is needed.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to the urgencies of production situations.
• Operate, clean, and understand principles and practical functions of lab equipment and instruments.
• Keep current on changing requirements in test methods, evaluations, specifications and other special situations.
• Complete assigned online safety training and work in a safe manner.
• Order and maintain inventory of assigned lab supplies.
• Work cooperatively with other groups in the technical department and with other departments.
• Take on added responsibilities as needs arise.
• Support laboratory, quality, production, and technical service activities as business needs require.
• Travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and other company locations on short notice when necessary.
• Respond effectively to changing priorities and urgent business needs.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

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

• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Have good and effective written, reading comprehension and verbal communication skills.
• Have excellent basic math and computer skills.
• Work on multiple projects at any time.
• Have a proven ability to evaluate datasets, identify trends and root causes, and develop actionable, data-driven recommendations.
• Must be willing and able to travel on short notice as business needs require.
• Must be highly adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Must demonstrate a flexible, team-oriented approach and willingness to support a variety of operational and technical functions.

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

• Color matching experience.
• Proficiency with a spectrophotometer and densitometer.
• Press room experience.
• Experience with polyester inks.