Print Production Facility Associate

Staples; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Full medical benefits package

401(k) with company match

Associate store discount

Job summary

Staples is seeking a Print Production Associate for our dedicated print facilities. The role focuses on producing and finishing large copy, print and signage orders using high-volume digital equipment, not in-store. Training and cross-training are provided in a team-oriented culture.

You will follow production workflows, operate finishing equipment, troubleshoot files, and ensure quality per job tickets. Flexibility to cover additional duties or back-up driver duties is required.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience managing many priorities
• Ability to read & interpret instructions, identify problems/missing information and address them proactively
• Basic computer skills (e.g. able to size and print documents)
• Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Responsibilities

• Follow production workflow to produce high volume of work
• Operate a variety of finishing equipment including cutters, drills and bindery
• Prepare and troubleshoot various file formats and change to PDF print-ready status
• Ensure that all work produced in accordance with the job ticket and customer’s quality expectations
• Properly use and care for all equipment. Comply with operating instructions and maintenance schedules
• Partner with the Production Facility Lead for the timely processing of projects
• Be flexible to perform other duties as assigned; may also serve as back up driver

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Prioritization across many tasks

Reading and interpreting instructions

Basic computer skills

Visa sponsorship not provided

Job description

Whether you have experience or you’re new to print, we provide training and also cross‑train in different functions of our Digital Print Facility. We are often asked if this role is in a store, it is not. Staples has dedicated print facilities to handle large print orders that originate from our stores. For some openings, we can be flexible to work around your schedule. Apply today so we can both see if this is a great fit for you.

As a Print Production Associate, you will be collaborative and inclusive in helping our customers meet their copy and print needs while being part of a fun, team‑oriented culture. Our print facilities are not typically customer facing as larger orders from our stores are sent to our print facilities to complete. You’ll produce and finish large copy, print and signage orders coming into our local print facility using high‑volume digital print equipment.

Get great perks.

• Full‑time, growth opportunities, weekly pay, and generous paid time off; hiring immediately
• Full medical benefits package, 401(k) with company match, and many more benefit options
• Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans and other retailers, etc.)

Schedule an interview immediately.

• Schedule an interview potentially within minutes of applying. We’ll let you know if you’re not eligible. In‑person interviews are at the print facility

Help both your print facility, local stores and your customers win.

• Follow production workflow to produce high volume of work
• Operate a variety of finishing equipment including cutters, drills and bindery
• Prepare and troubleshoot various file formats and change to PDF print‑ready status
• Ensure that all work produced in accordance with the job ticket and customer’s quality expectations
• Properly use and care for all equipment. Comply with operating instructions and maintenance schedules
• Partner with the Production Facility Lead for the timely processing of projects
• Be flexible to perform other duties as assigned; may also serve as back up driver

Essential Skills And Experience

• Attention to detail and sound organizational skills
• Experience managing many priorities
• Ability to read & interpret instructions, identify problems/missing information and address them proactively
• Basic computer skills (e.g. able to size and print documents)
• Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a print environment
• Experience using and editing PDF files in a digital print manufacturing environment