2nd Shift Scanner Operators

Progressive Technology Federal Systems•Rockville, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

PTFS, a Maryland-based company providing digital archiving and library solutions, as well as professional services including digitization, library staffing, and integration services, has an immediate opening for entry level 2nd Shift Scanner Operator Level I. The 2nd shift is 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday-Friday. This position produces high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment based on stringent client expectations within PTFS’s Digitization Division.

Requirements

Attention to detail, common sense, ability to recognize errors and discrepancies, as well as absorb work related feedback
Ability to take and follow directions
Ability and willingness to learn
Individuals selected must be able to lift/carry items up to approximately 30 lbs; stand for prolonged periods of time
High school diploma (at the minimum) or other related experience
Knowledge of Windows and Windows based applications
Knowledge of conversion of paper, photographs, microfilm, microfiche, slides, video, audio, etc. to digital files using a variety of scanners, hardware, and software.
English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

1+ years scanning/imaging or equivalent production environment work experience preferred, but not mandatory
1+ years data entry and/or ability to key a 40-55 WPM preferred, but not mandatory
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Windows based applications to include Word, Excel, etc., a plus
Knowledge of scanning and/or workflow software such as Kodak, Fujitsu, etc., a plus
Ability to quickly adapt and take the initiative to learn new processes
Flexibility to quickly transition from various multiple projects in any given time
Ability to work together as a member of the team
Ability to type 40-55 WPM

Responsibilities

Document preparation (preparing the physical material for processing through paper or microform scanners), as well as conduct visual review of documents being prepped/scanned.
Document reassembly of documents. Materials must be returned to the same condition in which it was received prior to processing to return them their place of origin
Ability to identity document breaks and/or perform unitization tasks in accordance to digitization project requirements
Scanning related manual quality assurance (electronic review of images by scan unit output from scan for image quality, orientation, and clarity) in accordance to digitization project requirements
Scanning related output quality assurance (review post-scan output for image "hang-ups," processing anomalies, and deliverable image quality and accessibility) in accordance to project digitization requirements
Indexing related tasks including ability to follow metadata capture instructions
Other duties as assigned