Graphics Production Specialist

The Graphics Production Specialist is a highly detailed technician who is responsible for ensuring the quality of customer artwork meets specifications for offset litho printing. This includes tasks such as pre-flighting, producing, correcting, proofreading, and outputting plate-ready files and proofs for customer review.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Utilizing Mac-based Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop) to produce accurate files for output.
• Interacting with both internal and external customers. Providing them with status updates and recommending improvements to their files for better printing results.
• Understanding job specifications and special customer requirements.
• Entering job-tracking data into a workflow management system.
• Preflighting, producing, correcting, and outputting trapped files for offset litho presses.
• Creating PDFs and hard copy proofs for customer review.
• Proofreading all artwork created by self and other graphics personnel.
• Managing files.
• Assisting with internal press checks as required.
• Assisting in maintaining the graphics department's equipment.
• Demonstrating a commitment to safety and performing job duties following company safety policies and procedures.
• Performing any other duties assigned to you.

• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency with a focus on Illustrator and Acrobat. Familiarity with Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers, work collaboratively to solve problems, and troubleshoot errors.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in performing repetitive tasks.
• Excellent proofreading and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated individual with strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new equipment, software, and procedures.
• Preferably hold an Associate's Degree in Graphics and/or Print Technology with at least two years of experience.
• Knowledge of Esko Desk Pack plugins within Illustrator and Heidelberg Prinect software is a plus.
• Experience in offset printing is a plus.

In addition to a competitive wage, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, 401(k), free health clinics, and an on-site fitness center.

The Folding Carton Division is an industry leading manufacturer of folding cartons for food, beverage, tissue, hardware, confectionary, and many other industries. Employing around 300 people, this facility designs, prints, and manufactures folding cartons, trays, and counter displays for a broad range of products and customers.