Print Production Associate
About The Position
The Print Production Associate works in the Printing department and reports to the Department Manager. The role supports daily print production by preparing materials and jobs, learning the operating principles of high-speed digital printing equipment, and assisting with quality checks. Equipment functions are performed under direct supervision and only after appropriate training and authorization. The position is based in a warehouse or production facility in Liverpool, New York, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On-call work may be required; when called in outside the regular schedule, employees are expected to work at least four hours unless management directs otherwise. Additional duties may be assigned by management and may occasionally occur outside regular working hours, consistent with applicable labor laws and fair compensation.
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to learn digital printing equipment, production processes, and quality standards.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn equipment interfaces and production tracking systems.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written job instructions, production specifications, and safety procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain an orderly workspace.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, machine operators, and coworkers.
- Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced production environment.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training, accept feedback, and develop new technical skills.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, push 800 pounds on a load-bearing cart, carry 25 pounds, and pull 200 pounds.
- Ability to use hand tools, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, crouching, bending, kneeling, lifting, repetitive hand or wrist motions, and extended reaching.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- No previous digital printing or production experience is required; on-the-job training is provided.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, printing, fulfillment, or other production environments is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with setup, preparation, and completion of daily print production jobs.
- Retrieve, organize, stage, and prepare paper, printed materials, and production supplies according to job specifications.
- Maintain accurate identification, organization, and separation of jobs to prevent material mix-ups and production errors.
- Learn the basic operating principles of high-volume digital printing equipment and associated production systems.
- Observe and learn equipment control panels, job queues, production settings, and machine operating procedures.
- Develop an understanding of paper feeding, print alignment, image positioning, and basic print quality requirements.
- Perform basic equipment functions under direct supervision after receiving appropriate training and authorization.
- Assist with verifying printed output against approved samples, job instructions, and established quality standards.
- Support quality control efforts to minimize waste, reprints, and production delays.
- Prepare materials for upcoming jobs to minimize equipment downtime and production interruptions.
- Perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
