Print Production Operator (Color) San Francisco, California

ARC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; 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

Employee Recognition Programs

Spot Awards

Job summary

ARC Document Solutions in San Francisco is seeking a Color Print Production Operator to join a fast-paced print environment and support our mission to deliver quality on time. You will prioritize orders, prepare client files, and operate printers and finishing equipment to meet project specs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or AA in Graphic/Production Design or 2+ years in color reprographics. Pay ranges from $23.00 to $25.00 per hour with benefits including medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize incoming orders based on client needs, workload, media, finishing, bindery, and machine capabilities.
• Estimate time and media requirements; inform the production manager and/or client of unmet requests and provide recommendations to fulfill needs.
• Receive, process, & modify client files as needed to print per specifications.
• Suggest media, substrate, bindery, and finishing options.
• Operate and maintain printers, bindery and finishing equipment.
• Maintain inventory of media, substrate, ink, toner, bindery, and finishing supplies.
• QC printed and finished materials to quality standards.
• Communicate with customers via email and phone.

Skills

Adobe CC

Finishing experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Tech savvy

Color printing know-how

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate of Arts in Graphic/Production Design or 2+ years color reprographics experience

Tools

Onyx RIP Que

Fiery

Colex

Flatbed printer

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.