Prepress Operator

StickerGiant•Longmont, CO

2h•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Every Sticker Has a Story. StickerGiant is an eCommerce business that provides custom stickers and labels to enable our customers to tell their story. Our mission is to offer the fastest delivery, excellent customer service, and the highest quality product within the industry. We are guided by our values: Customer Focus, Growth Mindset, Trust, and Accountability. We value and embrace the diversity of identities, experiences, thoughts, needs, and approaches. We communicate frequently and transparently, which allows our employees to see, experience, and take ownership of our shared success together. The Prepress Operator has the primary responsibility to create and configure final print-ready files for large-scale digital printing manufacturing. The Prepress Operator is the final expert to create accurate files and proofs during manufacturing preparation. This role keeps an acute eye on the final measurements, dimensions, quality and accuracy of art files to ensure they are production ready. You are already familiar with prepress and industry-standard printing practices. You know the difference between a vector and raster, and you can spot image resolution issues in a heartbeat. Balancing rush jobs with your normal workflow is a breeze and you look for new ways to continuously improve the process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred; educational focus in science, technology, engineering, arts or math (STEAM) subjects such as fine art, graphic design, mechanical/industrial manufacturing, math
3+ years of experience in digital printing, graphic production, prepress operations
3+ years using Adobe Illustrator
Printing industry experience
Knowledge of standard manufacturing processes and protocols
Advanced knowledge of the technical side of Adobe Illustrator such as job setup, scaling images and layout
Basic Adobe Photoshop knowledge
Computer proficiency
Great organizational and analytical skills
Ability to maintain a close eye on weekly, monthly, quarterly productivity metrics and to adjust work as needed to meet goals
A mindset for solution-focused problem-solving using data-driven approaches
Track record of contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Demonstrate effective communication techniques with internal staff and customers
Able to juggle multiple projects and demands in a high-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Quality-minded and safety-focused
Demonstrate flexibility to learn other duties and positions within the organization
Duties require standing (except breaks and lunch) throughout working shift for 8 to 12 hours
Ability to use hands and fingers to operate office equipment (e.g., keyboard, mouse, phone)
Able to lift 10 lbs. continuously and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 lbs.
Able to lift up to and above 50 lbs. with machine assistance
Frequent walking, grasping, gripping, and fine hand manipulation
Visual acuity at short distances - able to detect variances in orders and cut marks
Occasional climbing, stooping, bending and overhead reaching

Responsibilities

Develop knowledge of StickerGiant core processes and requirements through job shadowing and cross-functional training
Create and process final production-ready layouts with customer artwork
Update and revise electronic files to ensure production requirements are met
Ensure fluid communication on individual jobs across multiple departments including customer success, art, and manufacturing
Maintain a commitment to good communication between employees across all departments
Observe and communicate ideas and solutions for continuous improvement
Commit to manufacturing workflow schedule and meet the demands of rush orders when needed
Detect and adjust color issues
Monitor manufacturing schedule
Perform final Quality Assurance step on all artwork before transfer to the production team
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision offered at reduced rates.
High-deductible health plan enrollees will receive an annual company contribution towards your HSA
Life insurance and short-term disability insurance covered at 100%
Voluntary benefits include accident & critical illness, long-term disability, identity theft insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave: Paid parental leave for employees who qualify for FMLA
401(k): Company matches 100% of the first 1% of your pay, and 50% of the next 5%
Professional Growth: Opportunities for certifications, conferences, and tailored career development plans.
Annual Bonus: Eligible for an annual bonus, which is discretionary and based on company performance.