Production Labeling Specialist

About the role

Polytek® Development Corp., a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials, is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized Production Labeling Coordinator to support the printing of product labels across Industrial and Consumer production operations. This role is responsible for printing and providing applicable product labels, product inserts, and other packaging documents, working cross-functionally with EHS, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Packaging, Operations, and Purchasing. The Production Labeling Coordinator will manage the setup, calibration, and operation of two Trojan Label digital print press systems, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality label production.

Responsibilities

• Operate two labeling print presses to meet production labeling and packaging demands for Polytek-branded and Private Label materials.
• Follow production batch sheets and schedules to generate and print product- and size-specific labeling, inserts, and packaging documents.
• Use internet-based labeling software to design sheets and small roll labels.
• Generate vendor-specific and production-specific labels as requested.
• Print made-to-order labels on demand and assist with printing for other Polytek locations.
• Perform mandatory inspection checks during each production run to verify text alignment, color consistency, and overall label appearance (e.g., no smudges, lines, or tears).
• Examine finished labels for registration errors, ink delivery issues, streaks, or blemishes to ensure 100% accurate, high-resolution output.
• Perform visual reviews of labeling content, including close vision and sharp color differentiation.
• Monitor and maintain outsourced printed materials and communicate ordering needs with Purchasing.
• Organize and maintain blank label stock, outsourced printed materials, label/product insert storage areas, and printer consumables (inks, printheads, etc.).
• Perform routine daily, weekly, preventative, and light maintenance on both Trojan print presses to optimize runtime and reduce mechanical wear.
• Clean and maintain printheads, replace individual CMYK inks, and minimize material waste across both production lines.
• Run basic error diagnostics via touch screen platforms and handle mechanical adjustments on both printers.
• Proactively communicate design, formatting, regulatory, and printing concerns with EHS, Marketing, and Operations.
• Organize and maintain label storage areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means.
• Ability to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, squat, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
• Ability to perform detailed visual review of labeling content, including close vision and color differentiation, to ensure label accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the entirety of the shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Technical degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience operating industrial printing equipment in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Proficiency with label design software (e.g., BarTender, ZebraDesigner) or other label creation software.
• Familiarity with TrojanControl/TrojanRIP or similar digital front-end press interfaces.

Skills & Competencies

• Must be able to understand, speak, write, and read English.
• Strong administrative and technical skills with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain positive working relationships.
• Strong document control and data-management skills.