Packaging Prepress Operator

RR Donnelley (RRD); Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley (RRD) is seeking a Production Prepress Specialist in Minnesota to create final production files, prepare dielines, and ensure color accuracy for Litho and Flexo printing. You will collaborate with Sales, Account Manager, and leadership to meet scheduling and quality requirements while maintaining equipment and generating proofs.

The role offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to influence packaging workflow and deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in a related field, or 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of packaging prepress and print specs for Litho andFlexo.
• Experience with packaging substrates for Litho and Flexo.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong listening skills.
• Strong problem solving and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Create final production files using prepress apps (Adobe CS & Esko).
• Import, trap, bleed, screen and color separate final files.
• Generate and verify barcodes.
• Create dielines, templates and printer marks.
• Perform color corrections for Flexo/Offset processes.
• Make revisions to existing files, including light typesetting.
• Operate Mac, production file server, RIPs and workflows.
• Generate hard copy proofs for customer review.
• Record Time and Materials accurately.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and request repairs as needed.
• Participate in Pre-Production meetings; ensure scheduling and quality.
• Maintain contact with Account Manager to advise progress and requests.
• Facilitate timely resolution of production-related problems and escalate as needed.
• Use ethical business practices with customers, employees, vendors and community.

Skills

Packaging prepress knowledge

Litho & Flexo processes

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Related degree or 3-5 years experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Esko Tools

Job description

Company Description

RRD provides marketing, packaging, print, and business services to the world’s most respected brands. The company’s proprietary technology, advanced data analytics, and expertise fuel organizational decision-making from strategy through execution, delivering sustainable solutions with the lowest possible environmental impact. Global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.

Job Description

• 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 to process color files 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
• Create 3D renders
• 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 a broad 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 elevates appropriately when necessary
• Use ethical business practices in dealing with customers, employees, vendors, suppliers and the community

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 3-5 years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of packaging prepress and print specifications for Litho and Flexo print processes
• Experience working with different packaging substrate types for Litho and Flexo print processes
• Experience with software associated with packaging prepress (Adobe Creative Suite & Esko Tools)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen for understanding
• Ability to problem solve, analyze potential solutions and use good sound judgment to make decisions

Additional Information

RRD's current salary range for this role is $48,500 to $70,900/ year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future.At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. 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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

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