Sample Coordinator

Staffmark Group; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Blue Ash, OH is hiring a Sample Coordinator to oversee end-to-end coordination of production samples in a print and mail environment. You will collect samples, perform quality reviews, maintain records in the PACE system, and prepare samples for shipment to clients, vendors, or internal stakeholders.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Four years of quality assurance or related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 required.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro and PACE preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect production samples from manufacturing lines, vendors, and internal teams.
• Conduct visual and physical inspections to verify print quality and mailing compliance.
• Identify defects and communicate findings for corrective action.
• Maintain accurate sample records and quality documentation in PACE.
• Organize and manage job bag samples for compliance and audit readiness.
• Prepare, package, label, and coordinate shipment of samples.
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

PACE

Adobe Acrobat Pro

MS Office 365

Job description

Now hiring for a Sample Coordinator

Location: Blue Ash, OH

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule: 6 AM - 2:30 PM OR 2:15 PM - 10:45 PM

With Staffmark, you're more than an employee filling a Sample Coordinator role - you're a respected team member from day one. Find more than a job with Staffmark - find a team that values your time, talent, and potential.

Looking for Sample Coordinator jobs in Blue Ash where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

The Sample Coordinator is responsible for managing the end-to-end coordination of production samples within a print and mail environment. This includes collecting both internal and external samples, conducting thorough quality reviews to ensure all pieces meet established standards, and supporting overall quality control processes. The role requires maintaining accurate and up-to-date information in the PACE system, organizing and preserving job bag samples for reference and compliance purposes, and preparing samples for shipment to clients, vendors, or internal stakeholders. Through these activities, the Sample Coordinator helps ensure production accuracy, consistency, and adherence to quality expectations.

Job Duties

• Collect production samples from manufacturing lines, vendors, and internal teams.
• Conduct visual and physical inspections to verify print quality, color accuracy, alignment, personalization, and mailing compliance.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, and quality concerns, communicating findings for corrective action.
• Maintain accurate sample records, approvals, job numbers, and quality documentation within the PACE system.
• Organize, archive, and manage job bag samples for compliance, audit readiness, and customer reference.
• Prepare, package, label, and coordinate shipment of samples to clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support audits, client reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and overall quality assurance programs.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, bachelor's degree, or related coursework preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro and PACE software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to follow detailed instructions.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality assurance, print production, manufacturing, or a related quality-focused role.
• Experience performing quality inspections and maintaining documentation in a fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of print quality standards, color consistency, mailing processes, and complex kitting operations.
• Experience using quality measurement tools such as densitometers, spectrophotometers, and paper calipers.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for approximately 50% of the workday.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work extended hours as business needs require.
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven manufacturing, printing, and distribution environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Opportunities for Growth through a variety of assignments with leading employers.

Friendly Team. Smooth Flow. "This place is low stress and fast paced...The people are friendly and helpful. They treat you like family," Staffmark Associate

About Us

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