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Kodak

B2B imaging solutions and materials science

Product Converting Operator

Full-Time
$20 - $24/hr
Entry
Associate's
Rochester, NY, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required; some college or an associate degree is preferred but not required.
  • Some manufacturing or technical experience is preferred but not required.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to express oneself clearly, read job-related material, write effectively, and comprehend a variety of work requests is required.
  • Reliable transportation must be available for any or all shift configurations.
  • Ability to obtain a powered industrial truck (fork truck) license at Kodak is required.
  • Good manual dexterity is required.
  • Ability and willingness to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds is required.
  • Willingness to work overtime if needed or adjust the work schedule based on business needs is required.
  • Ability to work a rotating shift schedule and in dark room conditions if needed is required.
Responsibilities
  • Complete operator training programs.
  • Operate a variety of film converting and packaging equipment.
  • Rotate through various jobs as needed.
  • Work in dark and light room conditions.
  • Maintain strict adherence to operational safety procedures and quality standards.
  • Maintain a clean work area and operate safely.
Desired Qualifications
  • Some manufacturing or technical experience is preferred but not required.
  • Some college or an associate degree is preferred but not required.

About the company

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Kodak

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Kodak provides imaging solutions and materials science expertise for business customers across electronics, textiles, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing. Its offerings include silver films and processing chemicals for electronics, direct-to-garment inks, solvent recovery systems, large-format aerial films, industrial X-ray films, specialty chemicals, antimicrobial materials, and thin-film coatings. The products work by supplying specialized materials and processing systems that enable imaging, coating, printing, testing, and recycling in manufacturing and quality control. Kodak differentiates itself through a long history in imaging and materials science, a broad portfolio that includes imaging media, coatings, chemicals, and licensing of technology, and a global B2B focus to serve multiple industries; its goal is to help customers produce high-quality, reliable imaging and material solutions at scale.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Rochester, New York

Founded

1892

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 18% to $311 million; AM&C grew 40%.
  • Kodak announced SONORA XTRA at TOKYO PACK 2026 and UltraXR in Europe.
  • Packrite bought MAGNUS Q3600 Titan and SONORA plates for in-house corrugated printing.

What critics are saying

  • Fujifilm still sues over SONORA plates in the U.S., Germany, and UPC.
  • Higher silver and aluminum costs cut cash to $290 million after term-loan repayments.
  • A Fujifilm injunction on SONORA plates would cripple Print revenue and trigger restructuring.

What makes Kodak unique

  • SONORA process-free plates cut chemicals, water, and plate-processing steps for printers.
  • Kodak combines hardware, workflow software, and consumables across hybrid print production.
  • AM&C coating and materials expertise supports film, inks, and specialty chemicals.

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Industry Analysts, Inc.
Oct 21st, 2026
News from Kodak: new Kodak sustainability report highlights continued progress.

News from Kodak: new Kodak sustainability report highlights continued progress. Press play to listen to this content Rochester, N.Y., October 21, 2026 - Golden Business Forms, a state-of-the-art business forms printer based in Golden City, Missouri, has invested in a KODAK TRENDSETTER Q400 SA Platesetter and KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates in a move that will see the company switch to process free platemaking. Established in 1963, Golden Business Forms operates from a 70,000 square foot facility where it produces ATM rolls and fanfold receipts, continuous and cut sheet forms, and thermochecks. Selling exclusively to independent distributors, print brokers and agencies, the company relies on having the latest offset presses, roll conversion and platemaking technology to get every job done right the first time and shipped on schedule. Going process free increases prepress productivity and maintains quality Golden Business Forms replaced its 15-year-old ECRM Mako 800 CTP system with a KODAK TRENDSETTER Q400 Platesetter and switched to SONORA Process Free Plates. Producing 30 plates per hour - twice the previous throughput - the process-free solution streamlines prepress by eliminating chemicals, plate processing and related inventory tasks. Speaking only a week after the installation was completed, David Hieber, Prepress Lead at Golden Business Forms, commented: "You had me at 'process-free', with the speed of the TRENDSETTER Q400 and the quality of SONORA plates the benefits have been huge. Undoubtedly, the speed of the machine alone is much more than we ever envisioned, and so far our on-press experience is also going very well, if not excellent. The integration into our workflow has been flawless, for which we are extremely grateful," he added. That integration process was crucial to the success of the migration from the company's original platemaking process and was also fundamental to Golden Business Form's decision to choose Kodak to help it future proof its platemaking. The company operates round the clock with day and night production shifts, so careful planning and adequate on-site support were vital to ensuring the change would not impact its pressroom production schedule. Built on proven KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology, the 4-page TRENDSETTER Q400 combines stable, precise imaging with streamlined automation. Eliminating the processor saves around two minutes per plate - approximately 2.25 hours for 65 plates and more than 24 hours per month. Together with SONORA Process Free Plates, it also reduces errors, remakes, energy, water, chemistry and maintenance, lowering costs and supporting sustainability goals. "Golden Business Forms is deservedly proud of its track record for reliability and service, so it was vital to them that the migration from their original platemaking process to process free would not impact on their production schedule," commented Jeff Zellmer, Vice President Americas Sales, Kodak. "We're delighted that the combination of Kodak products, technical expertise and on-site resources has been able to not just deliver that transition successfully, but to exceed expectations." (C) Kodak, 2026. KODAK, TRENDSETTER, SONORA, and SQUARESPOT are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. About Kodak Kodak (NYSE: KODK) is a leading global manufacturer focused on commercial print and advanced materials & chemicals. With 79,000 worldwide patents earned over 130 years of R&D, Industry Analysts, Inc. believe in the power of technology and science to enhance what the world sees and creates. Its innovative, award-winning products, combined with its customer-first approach, make Industry Analysts, Inc. the partner of choice for commercial printers worldwide. Kodak is committed to environmental stewardship, including industry leadership in developing sustainable solutions for print. For additional information on Kodak, visit Industry Analysts, Inc. at Kodak.com or follow Industry Analysts, Inc. on LinkedIn Kodak Print. SOURCE Kodak

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Oct 20th, 2026
Kodak built the first digital camera: what Kodak is worth today.

Kodak built the first digital camera: what Kodak is worth today. Kodak, the company whose engineer built the first digital camera, had a market value of about $874 million as of October 19, 2026. That is down about 97% from about $31 billion at its 1997 high, both values computed in nominal dollars. The camera came first. IEEE Spectrum reports that Kodak engineer Steven Sasson took the first photo with the first digital camera in December 1975. The prototype made images of 100 by 100 pixels, took 50 milliseconds to capture each one and 23 seconds to save it to tape. Kodak filed a patent on the electronic still camera on May 20, 1977, and US Patent 4,131,919 was granted to Eastman Kodak on December 26, 1978. For the next two decades, film paid the bills. Kodak reported sales of $14.98 billion in 1995, $15.97 billion in 1996 and $14.54 billion in 1997, and it had about 94,800 employees at the end of 1996. Its 1997 10-K says worldwide film sales held level that year on 7% higher volume. The two market values come from the same simple calculation: share price times shares outstanding. The 1997 figure uses the first-quarter 1997 stock high from Kodak's 1997 10-K and the 331.8 million shares outstanding at the end of 1996. Today's figure uses the KODK closing price on Nasdaq on October 19, 2026 and the 97.9 million shares Kodak reported on July 29, 2026. Neither is adjusted for inflation. A common version of the story says Kodak stayed with film while the world moved on. Kodak's own filings tell a different story. Its 2007 10-K says that in 2006, for the first time in its history, more than half of Kodak's revenue came from digital products. The pressure came from film itself: sales of the Film Products Group fell from $2.84 billion in 2005 to $2.31 billion in 2006 and $1.97 billion in 2007, a computed drop of about 31% in two years. Kodak's 10-K put it plainly: digital substitution has led to substantial declines in film usage. The losses followed. As reported in the 2012 10-K, Kodak's net loss was $0.44 billion in 2008, $0.21 billion in 2009, $0.69 billion in 2010, $0.76 billion in 2011 and $1.38 billion in 2012, about $3.5 billion in five years. On January 19, 2012, Kodak and its US subsidiaries filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a court-supervised reorganization rather than a shutdown. Weeks later, on February 9, 2012, it announced it would stop making its own digital cameras. Kodak emerged from chapter 11 on September 3, 2013, and all of its previously issued shares were cancelled. That detail matters for anyone comparing prices across eras. The KODK shares that trade today are a new stock, so an old share price and a new share price do not measure the same thing. Market value, the whole company at each date, is the comparison that holds up. Kodak still operates, at a much smaller size. Its 2025 10-K describes a global manufacturer focused on commercial print and advanced materials and chemicals. It reported $1.07 billion in 2025 revenue, 67% of it from print, and about 3,500 employees, against about 26,900 in 2007 and about 17,100 in 2011. It still makes film for still photography and for motion pictures. Building a new technology early and earning a living from it are separate problems. When the product that carries a company's sales shrinks faster than the new one can replace it, revenue, profits and market value can all fall at once, even after the shift has started. Watch the short video: YouTube Sources. Every figure above is drawn from real, dated public disclosures and links back to its source. See about and how stocks-llm work for how this is built, or get the iOS app. Informational only - NOT financial advice.

Industry Analysts, Inc.
Oct 14th, 2026
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CJ graphics inc. communication & solutions to install north americas first jetfire 50 from HEIDELBERG. Press play to listen to this content Rochester, NY., October 14, 2026 - Eastman Kodak Company has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining continued progress across its environmental, social and governance priorities and demonstrating the company's commitment to responsible innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation. The report highlights Kodak's sustainability strategy across three core pillars - One Kodak, One Planet and One People - with progress in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction, water consumption efficiency, waste diversion, product innovation, workforce development, and responsible governance. Key achievements include significant reductions in GHG emissions and water withdrawal versus Kodak's 2016 baseline, strong waste diversion performance, and continued investment in circular economy initiatives such as solvent recovery and process-free printing technologies. Kodak also continues to advance sustainable print solutions including KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates, KODAK PROSPER digital printing technology, water-based inks and KODAK PRINERGY workflow, helping print customers reduce waste, improve efficiency and support more sustainable production. The report further highlights the growth of Kodak's Advanced Materials businesses. Demand for KODAK Motion Picture Film continues to increase globally, supported by ongoing investment in film technology innovation and manufacturing capabilities which enhance both product performance and environmental outcomes. In 2025, Kodak introduced an Anti-Halation Undercoat (AHU) structure for KODAK VISION3 Color Negative Films to reduce water, chemical and energy use in film processing while maintaining image quality - demonstrating sustainable product design for customers and the motion picture industry. Kodak is also expanding its advanced battery coating activities, providing pilot and production-scale battery electrode and primed foil coating services that support the development and commercialization of next-generation energy storage solutions. In addition, Kodak continues to grow its pharmaceutical business, leveraging its expertise in complex chemistry and process engineering to support the production of critical pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates. These businesses leverage Kodak's longstanding expertise in materials science, chemistry, and precision coating while contributing to emerging markets that support sustainable manufacturing practices and the transition to a lower-carbon economy. "Sustainability is an important part of how Kodak innovates, operates and serves customers," said Jim Continenza, Executive Chairman and CEO, Kodak. "Our 2025 report reflects the progress we are making while recognizing the work still ahead as we continue to work to reduce environmental impact and strengthen our business for the future." The full report also details Kodak's ongoing focus on employee safety, skills development, ethical business practices, supply chain responsibility, environmental product & company certifications, and community engagement. To download Kodak's 2025 Sustainability Report, please visit: www.kodak.com/go/sustainability (C) Kodak, 2026. Kodak, SONORA, PROSPER, PRINERGY, VISION3 and the Kodak Logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. About Kodak Kodak is a global technology company focused on print and advanced materials & chemicals. Industry Analysts, Inc. provide industry-leading hardware, software, consumables and services primarily to customers in commercial print, packaging, publishing, manufacturing and entertainment. Industry Analysts, Inc. is committed to environmental stewardship and ongoing leadership in developing sustainable solutions. Its broad portfolio of superior products, responsive support and world-class R&D make Kodak solutions a smart investment for customers looking to improve their profitability and drive growth. For additional information on Kodak, visit Industry Analysts, Inc. at Kodak.com and engage with Industry Analysts, Inc. on Twitter @KodakPrint and on LinkedIn at Kodak Print. SOURCE Kodak

Industry Analysts, Inc.
Oct 5th, 2026
Printing united 2026 | imagepress & varioprint TITAN 20th anniversaries.

Printing united 2026 | imagepress & varioprint TITAN 20th anniversaries. Press play to listen to this content ROCHESTER, N.Y., October 5, 2026 - Kodak has launched the KODAK PROSPER Plus 5 Imprinting System, expanding its PROSPER Plus portfolio with a 152 mpm (500 fpm) solution that adds KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology to existing presses and finishing lines. Designed for printers and converters, the PROSPER Plus 5 enables variable data printing, coding, serialization, personalization and versioning without replacing current equipment, giving them the flexibility to expand into higher-margin applications, respond faster to changing customer demands and generate new revenue from assets they already own. With 600 x 900 dpi resolution, flexible drop size options and enhanced reliability, the PROSPER Plus 5 supports applications including direct mail, packaging, security printing, lottery and personal care, enabling printers pursue higher-value work from existing production assets. Powered by Stream Technology and KODAK EKTACOLOR Inks, the new imprinting system combines image quality, speed and operational simplicity with the latest PROSPER Plus platform enhancements that are designed to improve serviceability, streamline connectivity and maximize up time in demanding production environments. Kodak is also simplifying its existing portfolio by renaming PROSPER Plus 1/1W and PROSPER Plus 2/2W to PROSPER Plus 10 and PROSPER Plus 20, reflecting production speeds of 305 mpm (1,000 fpm) and 609 mpm (2,000 fpm). Together with the KODAK PROSPER Print Bar, the PROSPER Plus family gives printers and converters scalable imprinting options. Existing PROSPER S-Series customers will continue to receive full-service support, with upgrade options available as production needs evolve. "This new addition to the PROSPER portfolio reflects our continued investment and ongoing commitment to the print industry. With the PROSPER Plus 5, Kodak is helping printers modernize existing production assets, unlock new revenue opportunities and deliver the personalization, traceability, and flexibility that today's markets demand," commented Laura Cole, VP, Pricing and Product Management, Kodak. KODAK PROSPER Plus 5 is available now worldwide. For more information visit kodak.com/go/plus5launch. (C) Kodak, 2026. KODAK, PROSPER and EKTACOLOR are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. About Kodak Kodak (NYSE: KODK) is a leading global manufacturer focused on commercial print and advanced materials & chemicals. With 79,000 worldwide patents earned over 130 years of R&D, Industry Analysts, Inc. believe in the power of technology and science to enhance what the world sees and creates. Its innovative, award-winning products, combined with its customer-first approach, make Industry Analysts, Inc. the partner of choice for commercial printers worldwide. Kodak is committed to environmental stewardship, including industry leadership in developing sustainable solutions for print. For additional information on Kodak, visit Industry Analysts, Inc. at Kodak.com or follow Industry Analysts, Inc. on LinkedIn Kodak Print. Source Kodak

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Kodak debuts Kodak Prosper Plus 5 Imprinting System.

Kodak debuts Kodak Prosper Plus 5 Imprinting System. This new system offers anti-counterfeiting solutions with high-quality standard and 2D barcodes. October 5, 2026 Assistant Editor Kodak has introduced its new Kodak Prosper Plus 5 Imprinting System. Kodak Prosper Plus Imprinting Systems were designed for integration into flexo, gravure and offset packaging presses and packaging converting machines such as folder gluers. The versatile imprinting solutions are suitable for corrugated, folding carton, label and flexible packaging applications. Kodak's Prosper Imprinting System portfolio features high image quality and high-speed solutions. The systems use KODAK Stream Continuous Inkjet Technology, which enables high speed and high ink coverage on glossy substrates thanks to precise, round drop placement. Prosper Plus Systems offer speeds of up to 600 mpm (2,000 fpm) and produce image quality that is difficult to distinguish from traditional printing. Prosper printheads can be configured up to 12 across, creating a customized solution to fit the needs of a large variety of applications. Depending on the configuration, systems can include up to 12 print stations and 24 printheads and can be easily integrated into existing equipment using Kodak or third-party solutions. Printers can start with monochrome printing and later add spot and process colors as their business needs evolve. The print width of the base configuration is 105 mm; CMYK color printing is enabled by cascading four of these inkjet modules. The systems are available in different speed and width versions, allowing the converter to customize the solution to fit their business needs. Prosper Plus Imprinting Systems employ water-based pigment and dye-based Kodak EKTACOLOR Inks developed and manufactured by Kodak, which dry fast owing to their chemical composition. Add Ink World Magazine as a preferred source on Google. Get the latest Ink World magazine news, insights and analysis in your Google Search and AI experiences.