Print Production Specialist

An established and growing printing company serving business customers across the South Bay is recruiting for an experienced Digital Print Production Specialist. While the focus is on production, this role is involved in all areas of the business including digital Print Production, bindery/finishing and customer service. Being a fast paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines, you must be flexible, a team player, a good communicator as well as having great organization skills and attention to detail.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build jobs in our print management system with accurate spec’s, costs and recommended pricing.
• Manage production workflow to ensure optimum productivity and output.
• Communicate with vendors as necessary to source quotes, manage orders, product information.
• Production graphic design.
• Digital Print file setup for printing to include imposition, checking fonts, links, bleeds, crops, and other file-related issues.
• Digital Printer operations.
• Operate bindery & finishing equipment (cutter, drill, punches, folders).
• Hand finishing.
• Inspect and verify that completed projects are produced to Minuteman quality standards.
• Order supplies/ maintain inventory of paper, bindery supplies, toner, packing supplies etc.
• Prep & pack final printed material.
• Answer phone and emails to respond to customer inquiries, orders, and quote requests.
• Occasional local deliveries & pick-ups in the company vehicle.
• Perform other related duties in relation to the requirements of a print shop.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years experience in digital Print Production, bindery, & finishing (print shop or print center)
• Knowledge of Fiery Command Workstation
• Experience with Adobe suite specifically Illustrator and InDesign
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent time-management skills. You should be able to juggle multiple tasks and aggressive daily deadlines with minimal supervision and extraordinary attention to detail.
• Work both independently and as a member of a team, from concept to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Redondo Beach, CA 90278: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have digital small format Print Production experience of at least 2 yrs in a print shop/center? (Production experience means you preflighting files, setting up and running the machines)

Experience:

• Print Production: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person