Prod Floor Ops Spec I

company • City of Rochester, NY

8d

About The Position

Under general supervision of department management, the Production Print Specialist may support one or more areas of Production Operations. Assignments are determined by work volume and department needs. Shifts may include day, evening, and/or overnight hours, with some shifts including weekend coverage. Incumbents will be notified three days ahead of any shift assignment adjustment.

At Level I, the position operates production printers and finishing equipment, maintains production print equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications, and performs routine maintenance. The specialist reviews and prints job requests, monitors job quality and completeness, performs basic bindery functions, packages jobs, and completes related work orders, tickets, and delivery receipts. The role also maintains equipment and work areas, manages print-related supplies, and performs basic floor copier maintenance.

The position requires adherence to safety, housekeeping, privacy, conduct, and attendance expectations, as well as maintaining appropriate files, records, equipment manuals, and maintenance logs. Level II duties, where applicable, add advanced equipment and software operation, troubleshooting, complex bindery work, and assistance to other departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma, vocational education, or GED.
• Knowledge of operating computer workstations, including software commands, touch screens or a mouse, and storing and manipulating information.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, work independently, and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Some shifts may require a valid Class D driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• For Level II, ability to work on multiple production machines throughout the Printroom.
• For Level II, three or more years of experience in a production environment.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 90 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Background in printing.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily assigned work activities according to work volume and department needs.
• Observe safety and housekeeping standards and maintain appropriate files, records, and equipment manuals.
• Inform the supervisor of equipment issues.
• Support the company’s mission and values, follow the Corporate Code of Conduct, and uphold member privacy policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other functions assigned by management.
• Operate production printers and finishing equipment and maintain them according to manufacturers’ specifications.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, such as adding toner and lubricant, and contact service to report problems or request information.
• Review job requests and print them on time using continuous-feed and cutsheet devices; monitor job quality and completeness and regularly check print quality and accuracy.
• Package jobs, complete work orders, tickets, and delivery receipts as necessary, and place completed work in assigned areas.
• Perform basic bindery functions as specified on work orders or job tickets, including folding, cutting, padding, punching, spiral or coil binding, collating, scoring, perforating, drilling, stitching or stapling, and laminating.
• Operate assigned production equipment, which may include a hydraulic drill, power cutter, three-knife trimmer, stitcher/folder/collator, folder, or die press.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas according to maintenance procedures and update maintenance logs.
• Monitor and manage inventory of print-related supplies, and order and stock supplies as instructed by the supervisor.
• Perform basic floor copier maintenance, such as replacing toner and delivering paper.
• At Level II, operate production print equipment from basic through advanced, including continuous-feed presses and pre/post equipment, near-line finishing, cutsheet printers, MICR printers, and wide-format printers.
• At Level II, serve as a subject matter expert on production print software tools, including Ricoh Process Director (RPD), RSA Q-Direct, RSA WebCRD, and Avanti Slingshot.
• At Level II, set up and troubleshoot bindery equipment for basic and complex jobs, perform handwork assembly to specifications, and package jobs and complete related documentation.
• At Level II, perform advanced floor copier maintenance, including troubleshooting and clearing jams.
• At Level II, assist other departments when a machine is inoperable, which may include hand stuffing or filling supply orders.

Benefits

• Group health insurance may be available as part of the total rewards package.
• Dental insurance may be available as part of the total rewards package.
• Retirement plan may be available as part of the total rewards package.
• Wellness program may be available as part of the total rewards package.
• Paid time away from work may be available as part of the total rewards package.
• Paid holidays may be available as part of the total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED