Packaging Prepress Operator

RR Donnelley•Oakdale, MN

About The Position

RRD Iridio is a packaging prepress location providing packaging production artwork, prepress, color management, and proofing services. The Packaging Prepress Operator creates and prepares final production files for packaging workflows, supports Litho and Flexo print processes, and helps ensure work meets scheduling and quality requirements. The role involves operating prepress software, production equipment, proofing devices, and workflows; maintaining equipment and supplies; communicating job progress and production concerns; and resolving production issues. The operator also follows standard operating procedures, records time and materials accurately, and conducts business ethically with customers, colleagues, vendors, suppliers, and the community.

Requirements

An associate or bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the functional work or role, with 3–5 years of relevant work experience; alternatively, demonstrated ability to meet job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of packaging prepress and print specifications for Litho and Flexo print processes.
Experience working 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 and 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 prepress applications, including 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.
Record time and materials accurately.
Work neatly and orderly, 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 knowledge of packaging prepress to production workflows.
Keep the RRD Account Manager informed about job progress, scheduling concerns, and requests for additional information or materials.
Facilitate timely resolution of production-related problems and escalate them appropriately when necessary.
Use ethical business practices in dealings 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.