Print Operator

AppleOne Employment Services; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Towson, MD is seeking a detail-oriented Print Operator and Intake Specialist for a contract role. You will manage print orders from intake through production, prepare files for printing, and operate digital print and copier equipment to fulfill customer needs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in print or prepress, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office, and a strong eye for quality. This position offers a steady schedule and on-site work in Towson.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of print or prepress operations experience.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple print jobs, priorities, and deadlines in a production-focused environment.
• Professional communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming print orders and confirm specifications, deadlines, and production requirements.
• Prepare files for print production, including basic prepress review and formatting support.
• Operate digital print, copier, and related production equipment to complete customer orders.
• Communicate with customers or internal teams regarding order status, file issues, and production questions.
• Maintain quality standards by checking finished materials for accuracy, alignment, color, and completeness.
• Support administrative intake tasks, job tracking, and general production workflow coordination.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused communication

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Print Operator and Intake Specialist for a contract opportunity in Towson, MD. This role is ideal for a print production professional who enjoys working with customers, preparing files for production, and operating digital print and copier equipment in a deadline-driven environment.

The Print Operator will support daily print operations from order intake through production, helping ensure accurate, high-quality output and a smooth customer experience. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team environment where accuracy, communication, and dependable service are valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Process incoming print orders and confirm job specifications, deadlines, and production requirements.
• Prepare digital files for print production, including basic prepress review and formatting support.
• Operate digital print, copier, and related production equipment to complete customer orders.
• Communicate with customers or internal teams regarding order status, file issues, and production questions.
• Maintain quality standards by checking finished materials for accuracy, alignment, color, and completeness.
• Support administrative intake tasks, job tracking, and general production workflow coordination.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $21.00 per hour.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Location: Towson, MD 21286.
• Job Type: Contract/Temporary.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Process print orders from intake through production.
• Prepare files for digital printing and copier production.
• Operate digital print and copier equipment.
• Communicate with customers and team members to support accurate order completion.
• 3+ years of print or prepress operations experience.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple print jobs, priorities, and deadlines in a production-focused environment.
• Professional communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a printing, publishing, copy center, or digital production environment.
• Knowledge of print file setup, production workflows, and common finishing requirements.
• Comfort troubleshooting basic file or equipment-related issues.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.