Data Processing Specialist

Diamond Graphics • Ramsey, MN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Data Processing Specialist is responsible for compiling information from multiple sources for use on multiple production lines, as well as preparing data/finishing proofs for customer approval. This position is located onsite in our facility in Ramsey, MN, and works from 8:00am-4:00pm. Essential duties include understanding and following customer specifications, formatting and integrating customer supplied variable data, performing data operations for direct mail (including file conversion, address hygiene, merge/purge, postal presort, and file creation), preparing accurate data proofs for customer approval, proofreading data processing and production outputs, collaborating with other departments, writing and continually updating documentation for all programs, and communicating efficiently and effectively with internal staff members to ensure customer requirements are met.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Advanced experience with the following software systems: Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Word, Excel and Outlook. Windows Operating System. Adobe CC Suite.
• Minimum 2 years in the printing/packaging industry
• 2 years’ experience in a computer programming role

Nice To Haves

• technical degree preferred
• PERL (preferred, but not required)
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, etc. is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow customer specifications, job tickets and production line capabilities. Ensure quality, consistency and accuracy to attain customer information.
• Format and integrate customer supplied variable data into DGI format.
• Perform data operations for direct mail, including file conversion, address hygiene, merge/purge, postal presort, and file creation.
• Prepare accurate data proofs for customer approval. Proofreading data processing and production outputs: Data files, data/finishing proofs, cards and customer sample cards.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their needs and devise ways to accommodate them.
• Write and continually update documentation for all programs for internal reference
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with internal staff members to ensure customer requirements are met

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Great health benefits include Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, HSA and FSA options, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a 529 CollegeSavings Plan, and Life Benefits
• Employer contributions to an HSA
• A close-knit team environment
• Quarterly staff lunches and annual holiday events
• Paid time off and holidays to promote a work-life balance
• A clean and safe working manufacturing environment
• Temperature and humidity-controlled environment
• Casual dress code, free company shirts
• Paid meal and rest breaks
• Referral bonuses
• Volunteer overtime opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees