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Confidential Production Print Operator Sea in Seattle, Washington
We are searching for a Production Operator to join our team. A successful candidate is someone who would enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced print environment in support of our Mission Statement: They do the job RIGHT the FIRST time, with QUALITY and meet or BEAT the deadline.
Exciting things you get to do:
· Prioritize incoming orders based on such criteria as customer needs, workload, media, finishing, bindery, and machine capabilities.
· Estimate time and media requirements; inform the production manager and/or client of any requests that can't be met and give recommendations to fulfill client needs.
· Receive, process, & modify client files as needed to print per specifications.
· Make suggestions regarding media, substrate, bindery, and other finishing options.
· Operate and maintain printers, scanners, bindery and/or finishing equipment.
· Maintain media, substrate, ink, toner, bindery, and/or finishing inventory.
· QC printed and finished materials based on our high-quality standard.
· Package completed projects for Will-Call, Delivery, or Shipping.
· Organize, arrange, and decorate your work area to enhance productivity.
· Work overtime when necessary to meet client expectations.
· Assist in other departments as needed.
· Assist customer service by answering phones and taking messages as needed.
Skills that you bring to the job:
· The ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
· Working Knowledge of RIP software -- Smart Stream, Prisma, or Fiery a plus.
· Working Knowledge of Acrobat, Bluebeam, or other PDF software.
· Working knowledge of MS Software such as Outlook, Excel, & Word.
· Tech savvy -- able to navigate new (and old) software with limited training.
· Mathematical skills including Imposition and Scale.
· Knowledge of materials and equipment utilized in printing, duplicating, & binding.
· The ability to lift up to 50lbs, & maneuver printed sets efficiently to ensure no damage occurs during bindery and/or packaging.
· Attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining quality, accuracy & scale.
· A can-do attitude with a continuing need to self-improve by researching new materials and learning innovative ways to utilize production equipment in our quest to delight our clients.
Required Experience:
· High School Diploma or Equivalent
· 1-2 years Reprographics or Printing Experience
· 1-2 years working experience in Bindery or Finishing of Printed Materials
Pay range: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Benefits Available to Eligible Employees: *Medical Plan *Dental Plan *Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed) *401(k) Retirement Savings Plan *Vision/Eyewear Plan *Life Insurance *Prescription Drug Reimbursement *Short-Term Disability *Referral Bonuses