Graphic Preflight & Production Specialist

Interstate Packaging Company; White Bluff (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Packaging Company in White Bluff, TN is seeking a skilled graphics engineer to lead prepress and artwork workflows for designated accounts. The role requires coordinating with design, production, and QA to ensure color accuracy, file readiness, and adherence to GMP and safety standards.

Responsibilities include acting as main graphics contact, preflight of materials, and assisting with project scheduling and communication across departments, while maintaining quality and on-time

Qualifications

• Beginner-level proficiency with ESKO software and workflows preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe CC) software required.
• Basic knowledge of prepress processes, packaging, and print production
• Basic knowledge of color management, PDF/AI file formats, and proofing techniques
• Must have good client relations both external and internal customers.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• At least 5 years Flexo job engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Main Graphics contact for Manager/Supervisor of designated accounts.
• Attend new projects meetings on behalf of the Graphics department and assist in engineering of new wide web flexible and label projects.
• Provide needed technical and status information at account project scheduling meetings so that Graphics, Production, and Plant Manager can make informed resource-scheduling decisions, and track and log the Graphic’s work orders into preflight, approved or revised status.
• Initial preflight of supplied materials ensuring that all graphic files including composite, high resolution linked images and fonts are included. Review files for color break and adherence to general production specifications.
• Ensure prepress files are accurate, optimized, and ready for production, meeting customer specifications.
• Work with design, print, and production teams to ensure artwork meets quality and technical requirements
• Work with preflight, CSR’s, sales, customers and prep-houses to answer graphics related technical questions via conference call, face-to-face or written interactions.
• Provide project specific customer supplied samples, color targets, to QA and pressroom supervisors as needed.
• Assist manager and supervisor to maintain graphics production schedule.
• Fill-in or assist proofreader as needed.
• Maintain consistent communications of project details and client records with graphics, customer service, and production.
• Maintain a courteous and professional atmosphere.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.

Skills

ESKO

Adobe Creative Suite

Prepress basics

Color management

Client relations

Problem solving

Flexo engineering

Job description

Interstate Packaging Company in White Bluff, TN is seeking a skilled graphics engineer to lead prepress and artwork workflows for designated accounts. The role requires coordinating with design, production, and QA to ensure color accuracy, file readiness, and adherence to GMP and safety standards.

Responsibilities include acting as main graphics contact, preflight of materials, and assisting with project scheduling and communication across departments, while maintaining quality and on-time