Color Print Production Operator

ARC; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ARC Document Solutions in Portland, Oregon invites a detail-oriented Color Print Production Operator to join its dynamic ARC | RIOT team. You will handle prepress, color management, and finishing tasks, ensuring prints meet exact client specifications and deadlines.

The role requires proficiency with Adobe CC, RIP software, and bindery equipment, plus the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and multitask in a busy production environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associates of Arts Degree focusing on Graphic/Production Design or 2+ years' color reprographics experience preferred.
• Experience with design/file/print editing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize incoming orders based on client needs, workload, media, and machine capabilities.
• Estimate time and media requirements; communicate limitations and alternatives to meet client needs.
• Receive, process, and modify client files for printing per specifications.
• Operate and maintain printers, scanners, bindery and finishing equipment.
• Package completed projects for Will-Call, Delivery, or Shipping.
• Support customer service by answering phones and taking messages as needed.

Skills

Adobe CC

Onyx RIP Que

Fiery

Colex

Outlook

Excel

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates of Arts in Graphic/Production Design or 2+ years color reprographics experience

Tools

Onyx RIP Que

Fiery

Colex Experience

Outlook

Excel

Job description

ARC | RIOT is searching for a Color Print Production Operator to join our Portland, OR team. The successful candidate is someone who would enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced print environment in support of our Mission Statement: We do the job right the first time, with quality and we meet or beat the deadline. Visit e-arc.com/careers to see why our employees enjoy working at ARC | RIOT!

About ARC Document Solutions

ARC Document Solutions (www.e-arc.com) is a global leader in digital printing and technology services, dedicated to helping businesses promote their brand and streamline access to critical information. With a network of over 140 service centers across the USA, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and China, we serve more than 60,000 customers, including some of the world's most renowned brands.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 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.
• High Level Knowledge of Adobe CC - focusing on Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.
• High Level Knowledge of RIP software – Onyx RIP Que, & Fiery a Plus.
• High Level Knowledge of Cut software – Colex Experience a Plus.
• Working knowledge of MS Software such as Outlook, Excel, & Word.
• Tech savvy – able to navigate new (and old) software with limited training.
• Thorough knowledge of materials and equipment utilized in color printing, duplicating, binding, and finishing.
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs, maneuver prints, media, and substrates carefully ensuring no damage occurs when transferring between machines and/or during 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
• Associates of Arts Degree focusing on Graphic/Production Design and/or 2+ years' equivalent experience in the color reprographics field using design and file/print editing software.

Pay range: $20.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience.

ARC | Riot offers comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with a match, Company-Paid Life Insurance, and an array of voluntary benefits which include STD, LTD, Voluntary Life, PTO, PEDs, employee Recognition Programs, Spot Awards, and more!

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of ARC Document Solutions and RIOT Creative Imaging not to discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.