Packaging and Color Analyst 1

Position Summary

Serves as a Packaging & Color Analyst for various packaging Print Quality Management (PQM) programs. The purpose of this position is to conduct color and print quality evaluations on packaging using spectrophotometers and other measurement equipment. Results are measured against established brand standards. This role will also include data entry and some project tracking by utilizing our PQM system. You will work independently but also work as part of a larger team where collaboration and team work are key to our effectiveness in servicing the business and delivering on our client’s expectations.

Location
PQM Center of Excellence – Brooklyn Park, MN USA

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• Perform print quality evaluations utilizing color measurement equipment along with visual inspection
• Data entry for all measurement results and reporting as required
• Respond to technical support inquiries via email and phone
• Utilize asset management systems for retrieving and referencing images and artwork files
• Provide support and communicate issues or inaccuracies to Management
• Quality control – checking data and reports for accuracy

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements
This position requires the following knowledge and skills:

• Minimum 2 year degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of color theory, printing and graphics is preferred but not required

Competency Requirements

• Extremely detail oriented
• Comfortable working both independently and a within a team setting
• Ability to complete work accurately and on time
• Ability to multitask and be flexible to changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job. There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here. It is the employee’s duty to notify the management of any physical limitations or inability to perform a certain task.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

• Frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Supplementary Information

This description is based upon management’s assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared or revised. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Management reserves the right on a temporary or indefinite basis to modify as necessary to meet changing business conditions.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Qualifications

Education Required

Minimum 2 year degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience Required

2 years of experience preferred.

Ability to work within a Team environment.

Extremely detail oriented.

Preferred

Previous experience in the packaging/print industry preferred.

Experience

Preferred

• Previous experience in the packaging/print industry preferred
• 2 year(s): Years of experience preferred

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)