Print Production Operator (Color)

ARC Document Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

STD

LTD

Voluntary Life

PTO

PEDs

Spot Awards

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

ARC Document Solutions is seeking a Color Print Production Operator to join our team in a fast-paced print environment. You will prioritize orders, estimate media needs, and process client files to print per specifications.

Work duties include operating printers and finishing equipment, maintaining inventory, QC, and customer communication via email and phone. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and meet client deadlines is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Associates of Arts Degree focusing on Graphic/Production Design and/or 2+ years' equivalent experience in the color reprographics field using design and file/print editing software.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize incoming orders based on customer needs, workload, media, finishing, bindery, and machine capabilities.
• Estimate time and media requirements; inform the production manager and/or client of any requests that can’t be met and give recommendations to fulfill client needs.
• Receive, process, & modify client files as needed to print per specifications.
• Make suggestions regarding media, substrate, bindery, and other finishing options.
• Operate and maintain printers, bindery and/or finishing equipment.
• Maintain media, substrate, ink, toner, bindery, and/or finishing inventory.
• QC printed and finished materials based on our high-quality standard.
• Customer Service skills are important to communicate via email and phone.
• Package completed projects for Will-Call, Delivery, or Shipping.

Skills

Effective communication

Adobe CC

Finishing

Flatbed printer operation

Onyx RIP Que

Fiery

Colex

MS Office

Tech savvy

Attention to detail

Self-improvement

Color printing knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Graphic/Production Design

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Onyx RIP Que

Fiery

Colex

Job description

ARC | RIOT is searching for a Color Print Production Operator to join our team. The successful candidate is someone who would enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced print environment in support of our Mission Statement: We do the job right the first time, with quality and we meet or beat the deadline. Visit e-arc.com/careers to see why our employees enjoy working at ARC | RIOT!

About ARC Document Solutions

ARC Document Solutions (www.e-arc.com) is a global leader in digital printing and technology services, dedicated to helping businesses promote their brand and streamline access to critical information. With a network of over 140 service centers across the USA, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and China, we serve more than 60,000 customers, including some of the world's most renowned brands.

Work Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Exciting things you get to do:

• Prioritize incoming orders based on such criteria as customer needs, workload, media, finishing, bindery, and machine capabilities.
• Estimate time and media requirements; inform the production manager and/or client of any requests that can’t be met and give recommendations to fulfill client needs.
• Receive, process, & modify client files as needed to print per specifications.
• Make suggestions regarding media, substrate, bindery, and other finishing options.
• Operate and maintain printers, bindery and/or finishing equipment.
• Maintain media, substrate, ink, toner, bindery, and/or finishing inventory.
• QC printed and finished materials based on our high-quality standard.
• Customer Service skills are important to communicate via email and phone.
• Package completed projects for Will-Call, Delivery, or Shipping.
• Organize and arrange your work area to enhance productivity.
• Work overtime when necessary to meet client expectations.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Assist customer service by answering phones and taking messages as needed.

Skills that you bring to the job:

• The ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• High Level Knowledge of Adobe CC - focusing on Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.
• Finishing experience is a must.
• Must be able to operate a flatbed printer.
• High Level Knowledge of RIP software – Onyx RIP Que, & Fiery a Plus.
• High Level Knowledge of Cut software – Colex Experience a Plus.
• Working knowledge of MS Software such as Outlook, Excel, & Word.
• Tech savvy – able to navigate new (and old) software with limited training.
• Thorough knowledge of materials and equipment utilized in color printing, duplicating, binding, and finishing.
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs, maneuver prints, media, and substrates carefully ensuring no damage occurs when transferring between machines and/or during packaging.
• Attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining quality, accuracy & scale.
• A can-do attitude with a continuing need to self-improve by researching new materials and learning innovative ways to utilize production equipment in our quest to delight our clients.

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates of Arts Degree focusing on Graphic/Production Design and/or 2+ years' equivalent experience in the color reprographics field using design and file/print editing software.

Pay range: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Health benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with a match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• STD
• LTD
• Voluntary Life
• PTO
• PEDs
• employee Recognition Programs
• Spot Awards

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of ARC Document Solutions and RIOT Creative Imaging not to discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.