Digital Press Operator - Second Shift

Direct One; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Year-round full-time work

Job summary

Direct One is seeking a Digital Press Operator to join our second shift on a full-time onsite basis in Winter Park, FL. You will operate high-speed digital presses, verify color and layout accuracy, and ensure compliance with USPS addressing and client specs.

The role supports production efficiency and meets daily output goals. You will perform calibration and routine maintenance, collaborate with teammates, and uphold safety standards on a busy production floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating high-speed, cut-sheet digital production presses; Ricoh preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive print-ready files and prepare jobs for production.
• Operate multiple high-speed digital presses and monitor quality.
• Ensure layout, color accuracy and postal addressing compliance.
• Maintain workflow to meet daily output targets.
• Communicate job status and equipment issues between shifts.
• Perform routine calibration and basic maintenance on presses.

Skills

High-speed press operation

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ricoh presses

Xerox

Canon imagePRESS

Konica Minolta

Job description

Location: 4607 Metric Dr, Winter Park, FL 32792 (Onsite)

Schedule: Second shift, Monday through Friday, with an assigned weekend shift as scheduled.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: VP of Operations

Company Description

Direct One is a national leader in direct mail and commercial print, specializing in creating highly personalized, data-driven campaigns that deliver measurable results. By leveraging cutting-edge automation and innovative strategies, we redefine the direct mail industry with hyper-targeted communication solutions. Committed to excellence, we provide outstanding customer service and ensure optimal outcomes for every client.

Position Overview

The Digital Press Operator is responsible for operating high-speed digital printing equipment within Direct One's commercial print and mail production facility on our second shift. This role serves as a critical quality control checkpoint in the production process, ensuring print accuracy, color integrity, layout precision, and adherence to client and postal specifications. The operator supports production efficiency, maintains equipment performance standards, and contributes to meeting daily output goals in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Print Production Operations

• Receive print-ready digital files and prepare jobs for production.
• Operate multiple high-speed, full-color and black-and-white cut-sheet digital production presses, including Ricoh equipment.
• Monitor print runs continuously to identify and correct deviations from established quality control standards.
• Ensure print accuracy related to layout, color correction, variable data merging, and postal addressing requirements.
• Maintain organized workflow and prioritize production schedules to meet daily output targets.
• Communicate clearly with the incoming and outgoing shift regarding job status, equipment issues, and special instructions.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform daily calibration and quality checks on digital press equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance and minor mechanical troubleshooting.
• Escalate equipment issues as appropriate to minimize downtime.

Quality & Compliance

• Serve as the final quality checkpoint prior to downstream production stages.
• Maintain adherence to client specifications and USPS addressing requirements as applicable.
• Keep workspace safe, clean, and organized in accordance with production standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience operating high-speed, cut-sheet digital production presses. Ricoh preferred; Xerox, Canon imagePRESS or Konica Minolta experience also considered.
• Strong understanding of paper stocks, weights, and finishes.
• Ability to work second shift and the assigned weekend shift schedule.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control focus.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in commercial print or direct mail production.
• Experience with variable data printing and USPS addressing requirements.
• Experience with color calibration and registration checks on production presses.
• Detail orientation and quality focus.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.
• Collaborative team mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to exceeding client expectations.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with room to grow based on skill and performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Stable, year-round full-time work at an established, growing company.
• Real opportunity for advancement. We promote from within and invest in cross-training.
• Modern equipment and a clean, professional production floor.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the scheduled shift.
• Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate digital press equipment, controls, and computer systems.
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and twist while loading paper, changing supplies, and performing routine maintenance.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to safely load paper stocks, toner, and other production materials into printing equipment.
• Ability to distinguish colors, read print quality, and identify defects in alignment, registration, and image quality.
• Ability to read computer screens, production schedules, job tickets, and equipment displays.
• Ability to work in a production environment with moving mechanical equipment, moderate noise levels, paper dust, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear any required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions associated with operating production equipment and handling printed materials.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening and drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Direct One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.