Packaging Prepress Operator

RRD; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 36,664 - 52,218; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

RRD in Menasha, WI is offering a position for a Prepress Specialist. This role involves creating production files with prepress applications, maintaining color quality, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure proper job execution. The ideal candidate should have a background in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, and strong problem-solving skills. The hourly rate is set at $32.26, with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in prepress applications, especially Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to create final production files and handle color corrections.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create final production files using prepress applications.
• Generate and verify barcodes for production.
• Maintain contact with Account Manager regarding job progress.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Overview

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

GO‑C Menasha is the RRD Center of Excellence for Packaging Prepress. Services include packaging production artwork, prepress, color management services, flexo platemaking, and a range of proofing and prototyping.

Location: This role is onsite in Menasha, WI.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Create final production files using prepress applications (Adobe Creative Suite & Esko Tools)
• Import, trap, bleed, screen and color separate final production files
• Generate and verify barcodes
• Create dielines and/or templates
• Create stepping template and add printer‑specified press marks
• Perform color corrections for Flexo and/or Offset print processes
• Make alterations and revisions to existing production files, including light typesetting
• Operate Mac, production file server, proof output devices, RIPs and workflows
• Generate hard‑copy proofs for customer review
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and general housekeeping requirements
• Record time and materials accurately
• Work in a neat, orderly manner, maintain supply levels, and request repair of equipment as necessary
• Maintain equipment (general and minor maintenance)
• Ability to solve problems with minimal supervision
• Read and comprehend job instructions, short correspondence, and emails
• Participate in pre‑production meetings with Sales, Account Manager, Leadership, and other production staff
• Ensure jobs meet scheduling and quality requirements
• Apply knowledge of packaging prepress to production workflows
• Maintain contact with RRD Account Manager to advise them of job progress, scheduling concerns, and requests for additional information or materials when required
• Facilitate the resolution of production‑related problems in a timely manner and elevate appropriately when necessary
• Use ethical business practices in dealing with customers, employees, vendors, suppliers, and the community

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is desired, or comparable work experience sufficient to meet the job requirements
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Illustrator is preferred
• Image retouching in Adobe Photoshop is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to listen for understanding
• Ability to problem‑solve, analyze potential solutions, and use good judgment to make decisions

Additional Information

The rate of pay for this role at the noted RRD location is $32.26 per hour. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. In addition to the hourly rate, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call‑in, and/or stand‑by pay.

RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; life insurance; and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.