Sr Prepress Specialist

Smurfit Westrock Plc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in sustainable packaging as a Senior Prepress Specialist. Your role will involve creating production-ready graphic files, ensuring quality control, and supporting both digital and flexo preprint processes. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and sustainability, with professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Attractive salary based on skills

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts and referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in prepress processes and systems.
• Advanced knowledge of digital printing.
• Intermediate understanding of color management tools/processes.

Responsibilities

• Create or edit supplied artwork files to meet customer specifications.
• Preflight supplied files using appropriate prepress software.
• Perform quality control on both flexo and digital artwork.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree in Graphic Arts or equivalent work experience

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Illustrator CC

Photoshop CC

Esko AE Pilot Software

Web Center

Automation Engine

GMG Color

Pitstop

Hybrid systems

Job description

Join to apply for the Sr Prepress Specialist role at WestRock Company.

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions.

We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly.

Package Sustainably.

Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity

The Senior Prepress Specialist is responsible for creating production-ready graphic files per customer, press, and internal manufacturing specifications for the purpose of providing press-ready files for the digital printing process.

In an overflow capacity, they will provide similar support for flexo preprint printing process.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Create or edit supplied artwork files to meet customer, press, and production requirements.
• Collect, read, and understand provided information from the job ticket, instructions, notes, and email while questioning completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Follow standard operating procedures and practices to ensure consistent and uniform quality of files.
• Complete work accurately in a time-sensitive environment.
• Work as a team player in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment with a focus on detail.
• Preflight supplied files using appropriate prepress software.
• Perform quality control on both flexo and digital artwork.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the digital graphics team on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Support and follow Westrock safety and culture initiatives.
• Participate in team calls.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed

• Associate degree or work equivalent in a Graphic Arts related field.
• 3+ years of experience in prepress processes and systems.
• Knowledge of digital and flexo preprint is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, and Esko AE Pilot Software.
• Working knowledge of Web Center, Automation Engine, GMG Color, Pitstop, and Hybrid systems is an asset.
• Advanced understanding of digital printing.
• Intermediate understanding of color management tools/processes, packaging industry, flexographic printing, and graphics.
• Ability to convert Adobe Illustrator design elements to digital print-ready files.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with learning and development opportunities.
• Attractive salary based on skills and competencies.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, referral bonuses, and more.
• A career with a global packaging company emphasizing Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion.

Candidates will undergo drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion.

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