Colorimetric Quality Technician — Label & Packaging Printing

Shift: 2nd Shift, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM Monday–Friday (Training on 1st shift)

About the company

The Kennedy Group (part of Inovar Packaging Group) is a premier flexographic and digital printer. We combine state‑of‑the‑art equipment with a people‑first culture focused on Safety, Quality, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, and Team Engagement.

About the role

Own the integrity of color and print quality from setup through final inspection across flexographic and digital press operations.

What you’ll do

• Approve flexographic and digital press setups prior to production.
• Inspect materials during setup, run, and post‑production for accuracy and consistency.
• Measure and verify color with spectrophotometers and densitometers; manage Delta E, density, and dot gain.
• Identify and help correct color variation, registration errors, banding, streaking, ghosting, and plate/substrate defects.
• Document quality results, defects, and corrective actions; maintain accurate logs and reports.
• Collaborate with press operators, prepress, and production to quickly resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance to customer specifications, GMP standards, and internal SOPs.
• Support continuous improvement, root‑cause analysis, and equipment calibration.

Must‑haves

• High school diploma or GED (technical or printing education preferred).
• 2+ years of quality control experience in flexographic and/or digital printing.
• Working knowledge of printing processes, substrates, inks, coatings, and finishing.
• Hands‑on ability with color measurement tools and standard quality metrics.
• Read and interpret job tickets, artwork, and specifications accurately.
• Detail‑driven, strong problem solver; communicates clearly and documents thoroughly.
• Able to work independently in a fast‑paced production environment.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Label, packaging, or commercial printing background.
• Knowledge of GMP or FDA‑regulated environments.
• Experience with variable data printing and digital workflows.
• Basic understanding of color management systems and profiles.

Tools & methods you’ll use

• Spectrophotometers and densitometers for color verification.
• Standards such as Delta E, density, and dot gain.
• GMP and SOP frameworks to ensure compliance.

Work setting

• Manufacturing/production floor with exposure to inks, solvents, and machinery.
• Standing for extended periods; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay & benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short/long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition Assistance.
• Career growth in a rapidly expanding organization.

Our culture

• Safety first, always.
• Quality as a daily discipline.
• Customer‑focused decisions.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Team engagement and support.

Ready to grow?

If delivering consistent, on‑spec color and flawless print quality motivates you, apply today and build your career with Inovar Packaging Group.