Prepress Operator

Are you looking for a career that challenges you and gives you the opportunity to learn and grow every day? Oliver Inc. is a growing company with more than 250 years of experience, multiple production facilities, and investment in state-of-the-art technology with an emphasis on sustainability. We partner with customers for all their printing and packaging needs, offering speed, consistency, and nimbleness as a one-stop solution. Our core values focus on respect and servicing customer needs by providing creative solutions that help build their brands.

About the role

We're looking for a detail-oriented Prepress Operator to join our team and play a key role in preparing customer artwork for high-quality print production. If you enjoy working with cutting-edge prepress technology and collaborating with designers and production teams, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate customer artwork for print production.
• Perform preflight inspections and resolve file issues before production.
• Create working files and impose files for the plate-making process.
• RIP files for proofing and final production output.
• Produce and inspect digital proofs for customer approval.
• Prepare files for imposition and production.
• Archive and retrieve production files using automated archival software.
• Create step-and-repeat layouts using ESKO software.
• Prepare spot coating vector artwork for flexographic plates.
• Generate printing plates and production-ready files.
• Review folding carton artwork for accuracy, completeness, and print readiness.
• Manage color consistency using color profiles and calibration tools.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for embossing dies, stamping dies, and other specialty services.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, customers, and production teams to resolve artwork and technical issues.
• Follow production schedules and work orders to ensure on-time delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Prepress experience, preferably in the packaging, label, or commercial printing industry.
• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of print production, file preparation, and imposition.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and ArtPro+.
• Experience with PC-based prepress systems.
• Experience with ESKO software (or the ability to quickly learn ESKO applications) is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of color management, RIP software, and digital proofing.
• Ability to troubleshoot artwork and production issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in folding cartons, labels, flexible packaging, or other packaging print environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable, growing organization
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Work with state-of-the-art packaging and printing technologies