Ink Room Operator (St. Joseph, MO, US, 64504)

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

Shift: Night

Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 2/2/3 schedule

Shift Premium: $1.00

Pay rate: $20.00/hr (Negotiable depending on experience)

Sealed Air is seeking a detail-oriented Ink Room Operator to support industrial printing operations through accurate ink formulation, color matching, adhesive preparation, and quality control.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing, printing, quality inspection, or technical operations who are interested in developing specialized skills in packaging production.

This role includes two breaks and paid lunch.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense, mix, and match inks to meet color and quality standards
• Maintain delta color accuracy and batch consistency
• Enter and retrieve ink formulas using color-matching software
• Inspect ink batches prior to production use
• Prepare and pump adhesives following safety procedures
• Support maintenance and process troubleshooting
• Follow daily production schedules and prioritize workflow
• Complete shift turnover and production documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform manual handling and lift materials up to 40 lbs
• Follow PPE, chemical handling, and safety protocols

Additional Responsibilities:

• Requires basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to pass a hue and color vision assessment.
• Able to work without close supervision and instruct others as necessary.
• Able to follow instructions and make decisions based on data obtained.
• Drive a forklift (with training)
• Utilize fine manipulation skills (including but not limited to the use of a utility knife, scissors, tape measure, typing, writing, and hand tools)
• Must be able to distinguish colors for product quality purposes
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, peers, and
• management at all levels
• Computer knowledge and 1-2 years of Windows applications experience preferred.
• Work overtime and weekends as scheduled

Equipment & Tools Used

• Ink dispensing and mixing systems
• Color matching and measurement tools
• Forklifts and material handling equipment (training provided)
• Loupe, dyne pens, hand tools, cutters, hoists
• Computer-based documentation systems

Physical & Work Environment

• Extended shifts in a manufacturing environment (up to 12 hours)
• Standing, bending, reaching, and climbing
• Repetitive movements and manual handling
• Exposure to inks, solvents, and adhesives (PPE provided)

Qualifications

Required:

• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, printing, or industrial operations (preferred)
• Ability to pass color vision and hue assessments
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends
• Commitment to workplace safety

Preferred:

• Industrial ink formulation or dispensing
• Flexographic or packaging printing
• Color matching and spectrophotometry
• Quality control or SPC
• Chemical handling experience
• Forklift operation

Benefits and Perks

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Requisition id: 56066

Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

• Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com.

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