Print Production Associate

About the role

The Digital Print Operator sets up, operates, and maintains high-speed digital printing equipment to produce high-quality printed materials. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to production schedules, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure successful execution of print jobs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, preparation, and completion of daily print production jobs.
• Retrieve, organize, stage, and prepare paper, printed materials, and production supplies according to job specifications.
• Maintain accurate identification, organization, and separation of jobs to prevent mixing materials or production errors.
• Learn the basic operating principles of high-volume digital printing equipment and associated production systems.
• Observe and learn equipment control panels, job queues, production settings, and machine operating procedures.
• Develop an understanding of paper feeding, print alignment, image positioning, and basic print quality requirements.
• Perform basic equipment functions under direct supervision and only after receiving appropriate training and authorization.
• Assist with verifying printed output against approved samples, job instructions, and established quality standards.
• Support quality control efforts to minimize waste, reprints, and production delays.
• Prepare materials for upcoming jobs to minimize equipment downtime and production interruptions.
• Perform duties outside primary responsibilities as reasonably requested by management, which may occasionally occur outside regular working hours and will be compensated fairly.
• If called in to work outside regular schedule, expected to work at least four hours unless otherwise directed by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous digital printing or production experience required; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, printing, fulfillment, or other production environments is helpful but not required.
• Willingness and ability to learn digital printing equipment, production processes, and quality standards.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, push 800 pounds on a load-bearing cart, carry 25 pounds, and pull 200 pounds.
• Ability to use hand tools, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, crouching, bending, kneeling, lifting, and using repetitive motions of hands or wrists; finger, grasp, handle, or feel; reach with arms and hands for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn equipment interfaces and production tracking systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written job instructions, production specifications, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain an orderly workspace.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, machine operators, and coworkers.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training, accept feedback, and develop new technical skills.

Benefits

Benefits begin the first day after the first two full months of employment.

Pay

Pay schedule: Weekly. Compensation range is $41,600 - $45,760 annually depending on experience. Shift differential: 2nd shift +$1.00 per hour, 3rd shift +$2.00 per hour (based on hours worked).

Schedule

Full-Time: Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.