Color Print Production Operator

Print Production - Color Format Portland, Oregon


Description

ARC | Riot is searching for a Color Production Operator to join our team. The successful candidate is someone who would enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced print environment in support of our Mission Statement: We do the job RIGHT the FIRST time, with QUALITY and we MEET or BEAT the deadline. Visit e-arc.com/careers to see why our employees enjoy working at ARC | Riot!

Exciting things you get to do:

  • Prioritize incoming orders based on such criteria as customer needs, workload, media, finishing, bindery, and machine capabilities.
  • Estimate time and media requirements; inform the production manager and/or client of any requests that can’t be met and give recommendations to fulfill client needs.
  • Receive, process, & modify client files as needed to print per specifications.
  • Make suggestions regarding media, substrate, bindery, and other finishing options.
  • Operate and maintain printers, scanners, bindery and/or finishing equipment.
  • Maintain media, substrate, ink, toner, bindery, and/or finishing inventory.
  • QC printed and finished materials based on our high-quality standard.
  • Package completed projects for Will-Call, Delivery, or Shipping.
  • Organize, arrange, and decorate your work area to enhance productivity.
  • Work overtime when necessary to meet client expectations.
  • Assist in other departments as needed.
  • Assist customer service by answering phones and taking messages as needed.

Skills that you bring to the job:

  • The ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
  • High Level Knowledge of Adobe CC - focusing on Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator & Indesign.
  • High Level Knowledge of RIP software – Onyx RIP Que, & Fiery a Plus.
  • High Level Knowledge of Cut software – Colex Experience a Plus.
  • Working knowledge of MS Software such as Outlook, Excel, & Word.
  • Tech savvy – able to navigate new (and old) software with limited training.
  • Thorough knowledge of materials and equipment utilized in color printing, duplicating, binding, and finishing.
  • The ability to lift up to 50lbs, maneuver prints, media, and substrates carefully ensuring no damage occurs when transferring between machines and/or during packaging.
  • Attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining quality, accuracy & scale.
  • A can-do attitude with a continuing need to self-improve by researching new materials and learning innovative ways to utilize production equipment in our quest to delight our clients.

Required Experience:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associates of Arts Degree focusing on Graphic/Production Design and/or 2+ years' equivalent experience in the color reprographics field using design and file/print editing software.
Pay range:  $20.00 to $26.00 per hour, depending on experience.
 
ARC | Riot offers comprehensive health benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with a match, Company-Paid Life Insurance, ESPP, and an array of voluntary benefits which include STD, LTD, Voluntary Life, PTO, PEDs, employee Recognition Programs, Spot Awards, and more!
 
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If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
 
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.    
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of ARC Document Solutions and RIOT Creative Imaging not to discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
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