Print Shop Finishing

KELLEY CREATE•Petersburg, VA

2d•$17 - $18

About The Position

Kelley Create is seeking a Print Shop Finishing Specialist to complete the final stages of print production and ensure materials meet company quality standards and customer specifications. The role includes cutting, folding, binding, laminating, assembling, packaging, and preparing printed materials for delivery. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and able to work safely and accurately in a fast-paced production environment. The specialist operates finishing machinery and performs manual finishing tasks; reviews work orders; checks finished products for quality and quantity; and prepares jobs for shipping or customer pickup. The position also includes basic equipment cleaning and preventive maintenance, reporting quality or equipment concerns, maintaining supplies and an organized work area, and collaborating with production staff to meet deadlines. The role requires effective communication, time management, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple assignments. The job description lists a high school diploma or equivalent as preferred, along with previous experience in print, production, manufacturing, or finishing environments. Familiarity with finishing equipment is a plus. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and email proficiency are required. Reliable transportation and passing pre-employment screening are required. The work is described as typically performed in an office environment with moderate noise. The description also refers to frequent work in a well-lit, tempered room. Duties involve prolonged sitting, frequent computer use and communication, and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in a commercial print shop, production, manufacturing, or finishing environment preferred.
Ability to read and follow written work orders and production instructions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Basic mathematical skills, including measuring, counting, and calculating quantities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting production deadlines.
Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and finishing techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and email.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, invoices, standard operating procedures, and instructions; write routine reports and correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Reliable transportation and successful completion of pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with print-finishing equipment and procedures.
Experience operating commercial paper cutters, folders, laminators, and binding equipment.
Knowledge of different paper types, sizes, weights, and finishing techniques.
Experience in a high-volume digital or commercial print production environment.
Familiarity with quality-control procedures and production scheduling.
Experience packaging and preparing printed materials for shipment or distribution.

Responsibilities

Operate print-finishing equipment, including paper cutters, folding machines, binding equipment, laminators, and other finishing machinery.
Perform manual finishing tasks such as collating, stapling, hole punching, trimming, folding, inserting, and assembling printed materials.
Complete binding processes, including spiral, coil, comb, and other required binding methods.
Review work orders and production instructions and complete jobs according to customer specifications.
Verify that printed materials are properly aligned, cut, folded, assembled, and finished.
Prepare completed print jobs for packaging, shipping, or customer pickup.
Sort, label, and organize completed print materials.
Support other areas of print production as needed.
Inspect printed materials for accuracy, completeness, and quality before packaging.
Identify defects such as incorrect cuts, misalignment, damaged materials, missing pages, or improper assembly, and notify the Print Shop Manager or Production Supervisor of concerns.
Ensure finished jobs meet company quality standards and customer requirements, minimize material waste, and verify completed quantities against work orders.
Safely operate, clean, and perform assigned basic preventive maintenance on finishing equipment.
Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and maintenance concerns promptly.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; follow equipment safety procedures and use protective equipment and machine guards.
Assist with maintaining adequate inventory of finishing supplies and materials.
Prioritize production tasks to meet customer deadlines and communicate delays, material shortages, or equipment issues promptly.
Collaborate with print operators, production staff, and management to support efficient workflow.
Assist with urgent or high-priority print jobs as directed and perform multiple finishing tasks as needed.
Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and productivity, and follow company policies, procedures, and workplace safety requirements.