Mill/Mixer Operator

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Homewood, IL
Entry level
Chemical
The Role
As a Mill/Mixer Operator, you will manufacture high-quality printing ink by operating mill machines, packaging finished products, cleaning and maintaining machinery, and adhering to quality control standards. You will learn and apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) measures, weigh and mix batches, and ensure optimal equipment performance. Forklift operations and teamwork are also required.
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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!

Job Description

This is a union position. Per the agreement, this role offers a rate of $25.84 per hour at this location, with scheduled increases at 6 months and 12 months.

We are seeking Mill/Mixer Operators to manufacture high-quality printing ink. We will train right candidate to operate a mill machine and on TPM activities. As a Mill/Mixer Operator you will be responsible for:

  • Running batches of ink at proper mill settings
  • Packaging finished product in various containers and applying labels
  • Cleaning and maintaining machines to TPM Standards
  • Learning and applying TPM knowledge to daily activities
  • Weigh-Up Batches: Following proper process order of addition. Shifting between auto and manual steps
  • Mix Batch: Discharging pigment and operating mixer safely; following and adhering to all INX Mixer SOP's
  • Hockmeyer mill operation: Running and maintaining optimum OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) standards
  • Creating and maintaining a database of all existing formulas including processing times
  • Canning
  • Operating the following: Press out unit, pump filter equipment, and forklift
  • Acting as a QC liaison, providing ink samples, making ink adjustments, and recording data
  • Completing scheduled maintenance and utilizing troubleshooting procedures.
  • Helping with repacks

Qualifications

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

  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Have 3 months of related work experience
  • Demonstrate good math and basic computer skills
  • Pay attention to detail
  • Be reliable to work assigned shift
  • Be flexible to work overtime as required
  • Have a strong Autonomous Maintenance (AM) background
  • Be able to perform an active role with any multi-disciplinary teams
  • Have good attendance and punctuality
  • Be able to lift up to 50 lbs

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

  • Forklift experience, but we can train you
  • Mixing, mill, and pump filter industry background
  • Previous experience in the ink industry

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 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.

The Company
HQ: Schaumburg, IL
967 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

INX International Ink Co. produces and supplies ink and coatings for paper packaging, flexible packaging, rigid packaging, commercial printing, and digital printing applications in the United States and internationally. One of North America’s top three ink providers, INX focuses solely on formulations for printing, from basic chemistries to finished product. An industry leader in customizable visual solutions, INX International integrates product performance, technical service and technological development to provide our customers with the highest quality and most cost-effective ink and printing products.

With a strong commitment to digital printing, INX Digital developed Evolve Advanced Digital Solutions, a program to assist conventional impact printers with the integration of digital inkjet printing into their company’s capabilities.

Established in 1992, INX International is part of Sakata INX Corporation, a $1.3 billion company that has been producing inks since 1896. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, INX operates more than 25 plants in North America, and has over 50 locations on four continents.

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