Packaging Prepress Operator – Print Production Pro

EmergencyMD; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable, growing organization

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

State-of-the-art packaging & printing

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is seeking a skilled Prepress Operator to prepare customer artwork for high-quality print production. You will work with leading prepress software and collaborate with designers and production teams to ensure files meet quality standards.

The role requires 3 years of Prepress experience, knowledge of ES KO and color management, and a detail-oriented, fast-paced mindset to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Prepress experience in packaging, label, or commercial printing.
• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging Technology, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of print production, file preparation, and imposition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate customer artwork for print production.
• Perform preflight inspections and resolve file issues before production.
• Create working files and impose files for the plate-making process.
• RIP files for proofing and final production output.
• Produce and inspect digital proofs for customer approval.
• Prepare files for imposition and production.
• Archive and retrieve production files using archival software.
• Create step-and-repeat layouts using ES KO software.
• Prepare spot coating vector artwork for flexographic plates.
• Generate printing plates and production-ready files.
• Review folding carton artwork for accuracy and print readiness.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for embossing dies, stamping dies, and other specialty services.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, customers, and production teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

ArtPro+

ESKO software

Color management

Education

Graphic Design or Packaging Technology degree

Tools

PC-based prepress systems

Job description

Oliver Inc. is seeking a skilled Prepress Operator to prepare customer artwork for high-quality print production. You will work with leading prepress software and collaborate with designers and production teams to ensure files meet quality standards.

The role requires 3 years of Prepress experience, knowledge of ES KO and color management, and a detail-oriented, fast-paced mindset to deliver projects on time.