Eastman Kodak

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With the slogan "you press the button, we do the rest," George Eastman put the first simple camera into the hands of a world of consumers in 1888. In so doing, he made a cumbersome and complicated process easy to use and accessible to nearly everyone.

Just as Eastman had a goal to make photography "as convenient as the pencil," Kodak continues to expand the ways images touch people's daily lives.

Laying the Foundation
In 1880, George Eastman, a young hobbyist photographer and school dropout, became one of the first to successfully manufacture dry plates commercially in the United States. One year later Eastman and Henry Strong formed a partnership called the Eastman Dry Plate Company.

Photography
Our founder, George Eastman, devoted his life to making photography “as convenient as the pencil.” His company has been at the center of most milestones in photography and digital imaging ever since.

Motion Pictures
When George Eastman marketed the first commercial transparent roll film in 1889, it enabled Thomas Edison to develop the first motion picture camera. Since then, Kodak has earned nine Oscar® statuettes – more than any other non-studio company – for its technical contributions to the movie industry.

Printing and Publishing
Kodak first sold materials designed for the printing industry in 1912. During the 1950s and 60s we helped fuel the color revolution in books and magazines. Today, we are part of a new revolution – to bring sustainable, as well as digital, solutions to commercial printers and publishers.

Document Imaging
Given young George Eastman’s experience as a bank clerk, it’s not surprising Kodak created a variety of technologies to preserve, copy and manage documents. One descendant of Kodak’s document technologies is the fastest commercial inkjet print engine in today’s printing industry.

Health Imaging
Kodak’s role in health imaging began less than a year after Wilhelm Roentgen discovered the x-ray. In the decades that followed, Kodak technology helped medical professionals get an inside look at their patients’ health.

Space Imaging
From John Glenn’s first orbit to his historic return to space more than 35 years later… from man’s first walk on the moon, to the Mars Rover’s exploration of that planet’s rough terrain. Our technology has enabled many Kodak Moments from space.

With a focus on print and advanced materials and chemicals, we strive to deliver innovative products and solutions that care for people and the planet and fuel sustainable growth for Kodak and our customers.

Environmental Responsibility
Kodak is focused on operating its facilities in an environmentally responsible manner and creating products that offer market-leading environmental characteristics. Across all global operations, Kodak teams are committed to implementing new ways to reduce waste, lower energy consumption, conserve water and reduce harmful emissions. Kodak’s market-leading products help our customers operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Community Impact
Kodak takes great pride in our long-standing tradition of supporting charitable and philanthropic organizations in the communities we call home. We have passionate employees who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to their communities through ongoing volunteering and philanthropy.

Supporting Local Initiatives enables Kodak employees to take one day of paid leave per year to volunteer in their communities.

Print for Good focuses on developing sustainable printing technologies and solutions, while Kodak employees help drive and support local literacy initiatives.

With our unmatched expertise in material science and innovative manufacturing, we continue to push what’s possible. That’s how we invented the world’s first digital camera, the first printing plate that eliminates the need for chemicals, and the world’s fastest and highest quality commercial inkjet press. We are forging ahead in commercial print and advanced materials and chemicals, developing best-in-class products admired the world over.

We value our talent. In today's Kodak, we leverage each person's strengths and creativity. The expertise and talents of our employees run deep throughout the company, and we are looking for additional talented people – at all experience levels – who want an exciting opportunity to be part of our emerging business.

Benefits
A comprehensive package that helps you balance work and life and planning for the future.

Diversity & Inclusion
We work intently on growing a diverse, inclusive and engaged workforce.

Apprenticeships & Internships
Gain valuable work experience with the potential to extend into full-time employment.

Our competitive compensation and flexible health, work life and benefits programs meet the ever-changing and challenging needs of today's workforce.

At Kodak, you can expand your skills through opportunities to work across functions and geographies. You'll also experience growth and advancement while building a better understanding of Kodak's unique technological capabilities and the markets we serve. And Kodak puts professional growth in your own hands by providing the tools, resources and opportunities for you to own your career path.

Competitive Compensation Packages
Kodak offers employees market-competitive, performance-based compensation. In addition, Kodak offers the opportunity to participate in commission or variable pay plans which, based on both company and individual performance, provide the opportunity to share in the company's success.

Security for Today
Kodak's flexible benefits program (Flex Program) lets you tailor benefits annually to the needs of you and your family. Kodak contributes toward the cost of many Flex Program benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance - Employee & Dependent
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) – Employee & Dependent
- Vacation Buy

Planning for the Future
Everyone wants financial security. New employees are automatically enrolled into our 401 (k) savings plan and a company paid Cash Balance Retirement Benefit.

Balancing Work and Life
Kodak provides access to programs and resources that help employees balance their work commitments with their personal, family and community responsibilities. Some of the policies and programs include:
- Adoption Assistance Plan
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Health & Wellness (Fitness centers and exercise classes available at several Rochester locations)
- Personal Absence, Family Leave, Paid Sick Time, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Vacation and Holidays