Digital Press Operator

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Digital Press Operator to support manufacturing, marketing, and sales operations through pre-press file preparation, digital printing, and production support. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, with hands-on experience operating and maintaining digital printing presses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and interpret job tickets, organize production workflow, and set up digital press equipment
• Prepare pre-press files for production using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, ensuring accuracy, print readiness, and brand consistency across all materials.
• Operate digital printing presses while monitoring output for print quality, color accuracy, and consistency throughout production runs.
• Perform color calibration, color matching, and color management adjustments to meet brand standards and production requirements.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical, software, and print quality issues while performing routine press maintenance, including cleaning, calibration, and preventative upkeep.
• Operate finishing and bindery equipment, including cutting, folding, shrinkwrapping, laminating, and binding for completed materials.
• Print consumer product labels, GHS labels, marketing literature, training materials, and other branded collateral supporting manufacturing and sales operations.
• Design and print sample labels, in-house signage, internal labels, and marketing literature while maintaining visual consistency with established brand standards.
• Print, assemble, and bind training books and presentation materials for internal and external events, meetings, and trainings.
• Manage print queues, maintain production logs, and monitor inventory levels for paper, ink, substrates, and related production supplies.
• Cook up with external vendors to place orders, manage material procurement, and maintain strong vendor relationships to support production timelines and quality expectations.
• Utilize BarTender software to generate and print compliant GHS labels and variable data labels as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency with digital press technology, RIP software (such as Fiery), and digital print production workflows.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Canva Pro.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high standards for print quality, color accuracy, and brand consistency.
• Experience performing routine digital press maintenance and troubleshooting minor mechanical or software issues.
• Understanding of different paper stocks, substrates, finishes, and print material applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• 1–3 years of experience in digital printing, print production, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours, in a production environment.
• Ability to lift, push, and move materials weighing 50–75 lbs., including the use of lifting assistance devices when required.
• Ability to distinguish color variations and accurately match colors to Pantone and print standards.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, squat, and kneel as required to operate and maintain equipment and manage production materials.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Retirement Savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
• Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
• Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program