Packaging Prepress Operator

RR Donnelley•De Pere, WI

3d•$46,600 - $68,000

About The Position

RRD Iridio De Pere provides packaging production artwork, prepress, color management, and proofing services. The Packaging Prepress Operator creates and revises production files and supports packaging workflows for Litho and Flexo print processes. The role uses prepress applications and production equipment to prepare artwork, proofs, templates, and press-ready files while meeting scheduling and quality requirements. The operator works with Sales, Account Managers, leadership, and production staff in pre-production meetings; communicates job progress and scheduling concerns; and helps resolve production-related issues. The position also includes maintaining equipment and supplies, following standard operating procedures and housekeeping requirements, accurately recording time and materials, and conducting business ethically.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor degree in a discipline related to the functional work or role and 3–5 years of relevant work experience, or comparable applicable work experience demonstrating ability to meet the job requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of packaging prepress and print specifications for Litho and Flexo print processes.
Experience with different packaging substrate types for Litho and Flexo print processes.
Experience with packaging prepress software, including Adobe Creative Suite and Esko Tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen for understanding.
Ability to solve problems, analyze potential solutions, and use sound judgment to make decisions.

Responsibilities

Create final production files using Adobe Creative Suite and Esko Tools.
Import, trap, bleed, screen, and color-separate final production files.
Generate and verify barcodes.
Create dielines and/or templates.
Create stepping templates and add printer-specified press marks.
Perform color corrections to process-color files for Flexo and/or Offset print processes.
Make alterations and revisions to existing production files, including light typesetting.
Operate Mac computers, production file servers, proof output devices, RIPs, and workflows.
Generate hard-copy proofs for customer review.
Create 3D renders.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures and general housekeeping requirements.
Accurately record time and materials.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area, maintain supply levels, and request equipment repairs as necessary.
Perform general and minor equipment maintenance.
Solve problems with minimal supervision.
Read and comprehend job instructions, short correspondence, and emails.
Participate in pre-production meetings with Sales, Account Managers, leadership, and other production staff.
Ensure jobs meet scheduling and quality requirements.
Apply broad packaging prepress knowledge to production workflows.
Keep the RRD Account Manager informed about job progress and scheduling concerns, and request additional information or materials when needed.
Facilitate timely resolution of production-related problems and escalate issues appropriately.
Use ethical business practices when dealing with customers, employees, vendors, suppliers, and the community.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Employer/partner discounts
Depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program may be included in total compensation.