Color Production Operator

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, 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 RIP software – Onyx Thrive
• 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 digital color printing.
• 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.

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!