Digital Print Specialist & Retail Store Associate

Cb•Oakland, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

An independent local mail, shipping, and print center in Oakland is seeking a multi-talented Digital Print Specialist & Retail Store Associate. The primary responsibility is managing digital print production workflows, performing pre-press layouts, and operating a high-end digital color press. When not running production jobs, the associate works with the team on daily retail store logistics, package intake, and front-counter customer service. The role suits an adaptable multitasker who enjoys both technical production and customer interaction. Compensation is $18.34–$20.00 per hour.

Requirements

The posting states that 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a print-and-ship or commercial copy center environment is preferred.
Demonstrate extreme attention to detail and precision in a fast-paced work environment.
Be comfortable handling digital file conversions, scaling dimensions, and analyzing pre-press layout borders.
Have strong verbal communication skills and a friendly, proactive approach to counter customer service.
Demonstrate multitasking skills, including the ability to safely pause a digital printing queue to assist counter customers during high-traffic periods.
Be able to stand for long periods and safely lift boxes or paper crates weighing up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital front ends or Fiery servers is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain a Canon imagePRESS Lite C165 production color copier and Konica Minolta bizhub printer.
Use EFI Fiery Command WorkStation to load, queue, impose, and manage client PDF jobs; check file margins, resolutions, and text bleed lines before printing.
Configure custom paper-weight and media profiles up to 350 gsm on the machines and stage the bypass tray appropriately.
Perform basic manual finishing, including stack cutting, heavy-duty stapling, manual comb/coil binding, and booklet folding.
Greet walk-in clients, process package drop-offs for UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS, and operate the POS register.
Pack and reinforce customer parcels with appropriate boxes, bubble wrap, and structural materials to ensure safe transit.
Assist with daily retail store logistics, package intake, and front-counter customer service.