Seasonal Production Associate, Bay Photo Lab, Scotts Valley, CA

Circle Graphics + Sensaria; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Photo Lab in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking a Production Associate for a seasonal, temp-to-hire role on our busy production team. No photo lab experience required. You will help turn orders into metal, canvas, prints and gifts.

This is a 40-hour-per-week, on-site position with overtime during peak season. You will be trained on professional production equipment, work with Leads and Production Managers, and contribute to quality, safety and efficiency across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Quality-minded, safety-focused and team-first attitude.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Build and finish products: laminate, install images, trim and cut, fold, bond materials, putty, bag and peel, and roll posters.
• Keep orders moving: organize and move canvas orders, scan and print labels, sort, and inspect and pack finished work.
• Deliver quality and pace: measure accurately with tapes, gauges and rulers, and keep up with throughput rates.
• Keep it safe and clean: follow safety policies, PPE standards and SOPs, maintain housekeeping and 5S.
• Keep equipment running: troubleshoot basic equipment issues, report downtime and support repairs with Leads and maintenance technicians.
• Make it better: spot process improvements and cost savings, and help keep communication across shifts.

Skills

Quality-minded

Safety-focused

Team-first attitude

Willingness to learn

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Production Associate | Seasonal, Temp-to-Hire Potential

Bay Photo Lab | 920 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 | $18 per hour, plus overtime

Our busiest season is here, and photographers across the country are counting on us to turn their best shots into gallery-quality metal prints, canvases, framed art, albums and gifts that people keep for a lifetime. We are looking for focused, hands‑on people to join our production team. This is a temp-to-hire role, so a great season can become a lasting career. No photo lab experience required.

Make Cool Stuff.

You will help build the products that made Bay Photo a name professional photographers trust: metal, wood and canvas prints, framed prints, posters, greeting cards, calendars, Bay Books and albums. At the end of every shift, you can point to something you made.

Why You Will Like It Here

• A path to permanent. Temp‑to‑hire means strong performers have a real shot at staying on.

• Overtime available. Extra hours during our peak season mean extra pay.

• Shifts that fit your life. Choose from four schedules (see below).

• Hands‑on skills. Get trained on professional production equipment and processes.

• A great place to work. Clean, bright, climate‑controlled facility in the coastal redwoods just north of Santa Cruz, a casual dress code, a leadership team that cares about its employees, and a Green Certified Business.
  

Pick Your Shift

• 1st shift: 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday
• 2nd shift: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday to Friday
• 1st shift: 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday to Wednesday
• 2nd shift: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday to Wednesday

This is a seasonal full‑time, non‑exempt position (40 hours per week), with overtime as needed.

What You Will Do

Working with your Leads and Production Managers, you will:

• Build and finish products: laminate, install images, trim and cut, fold, bond materials, putty, bag and peel, and roll posters.

• Keep orders moving: organize and move canvas orders, scan and print labels, sort, and inspect and pack finished work.

• Deliver quality and pace: measure accurately with tapes, gauges and rulers, and keep up with established throughput rates.

• Keep it safe and clean: follow safety policies, PPE standards and SOPs, and maintain housekeeping and 5S.

• Keep equipment running (about 10%): troubleshoot basic equipment issues, report downtime and support repairs with Leads and maintenance technicians.

• Make it better (about 10%): spot process improvements and cost savings, and help keep communication consistent across shifts.

What You Bring

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience; general production experience a plus

• A quality‑minded, safety‑focused, team‑first attitude

• Willingness to learn, take direction and pick up new duties across the operation

• Ability to stay focused and productive under tight timelines

• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, extended hours and overtime as needed.

• Ability to communicate effectively (some areas may require English)

Physical Requirements

This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on role. It requires standing and moving 100% of the shift, along with bending, stooping and stretching; lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs unassisted and 50+ lbs. with assistance; hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate equipment; and normal hearing and vision (correctable to 20/20) to read numbers, reports and computer screens. Please note: some equipment uses magnets that may interfere with cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).

About Bay Photo

For 50 years, Bay Photo Lab has been the trusted print partner for professional photographers. We have built our reputation on world‑class quality, fast turnaround and customer support, and we have stayed at the forefront by evolving with the photo industry. Our promise is simple: perfect every time.

Ready to Make Something Great?