Print Shop Finishing

KELLEY CREATE•Petersburg, VA

16h

About The Position

Kelley Create is seeking a Print Shop Finishing Specialist to complete the final stages of print production and ensure finished materials meet company quality standards and customer specifications. The role performs machine-operated and manual finishing work, including cutting, folding, binding, laminating, collating, assembling, packaging, and preparing jobs for delivery or pickup. The specialist reviews work orders, verifies job accuracy and quantities, inspects materials for defects, and helps reduce waste by following production procedures. The position also involves safely operating and maintaining finishing equipment, keeping the workspace clean and organized, reporting equipment or quality concerns, and assisting with supply inventory. The specialist prioritizes work to meet deadlines, communicates production issues, collaborates with print and production staff, and adapts to changing priorities and urgent jobs. The job description states that the work is typically performed in an office environment with moderate noise, and also describes finishing machinery and print-production work. Kelley Create offers a competitive benefits package, ongoing training, and is an equal opportunity employer. Reliable transportation and passing pre-employment screening are required.

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.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, invoices, standard operating procedures, and instructions; write routine reports and correspondence; and present information to customers, vendors, and employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with 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.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and email.
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 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 paper cutters, folding machines, binding equipment, laminators, and other print-finishing machinery.
Perform manual finishing tasks such as collating, stapling, hole punching, trimming, folding, inserting, and assembling printed materials.
Complete spiral, coil, comb, and other binding processes as required.
Review work orders and production instructions and complete jobs according to customer specifications.
Verify that materials are properly aligned, cut, folded, assembled, and finished.
Prepare completed jobs for packaging, shipping, or customer pickup; sort, label, and organize finished materials.
Support other areas of print production as needed.
Inspect printed materials for accuracy, completeness, and quality before packaging.
Identify finishing defects and notify the Print Shop Manager or Production Supervisor of quality concerns or production errors.
Ensure completed jobs meet company quality standards and customer requirements, minimize waste, and verify completed quantities against work orders.
Safely operate finishing machinery and follow equipment safety procedures, including use of protective equipment and machine guards.
Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic preventive maintenance as assigned; report malfunctions, hazards, and maintenance concerns promptly.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and assist with maintaining finishing supplies and materials inventory.
Prioritize assigned production tasks to meet customer deadlines and assist with urgent or high-priority jobs as directed.
Collaborate with print operators, production staff, and management to maintain efficient workflow.
Promptly communicate production delays, material shortages, and equipment issues.
Perform multiple finishing tasks as needed and maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and productivity.
Follow company policies, procedures, and workplace safety requirements.