Prepress Proofer

Position Summary

The Prepress Proofer ensures that proofs are output correctly, qualified, assembled, and shipped on behalf of Project Managers.

This position is responsible for cutting and assembling color keys as well as assisting in packing and shipping.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain Epson proofer supplies.
• Change ink, change maintenance tank, and load paper in Epson proofer equipment.
• Remap colors, crop files, assign color libraries (if necessary), run calibration on Epson printers, and drop proofs via Esko Pilot in order to output proofs.
• Check proofs for errors, trim proofs, assemble overlays, match with shipping ticket, and prepare proofs to be shipped.
• Organize returned proofs, communicate corrections, and notify Project Managers.
• Assist in Shipping Department.
• When handing off jobs to co-workers / next shift, clearly communicate any information for them to complete the job.
• Work overtime when necessary.
• Keep work areas tidy and organized.
• Follow departmental standard operating procedures.
• Assist with additional responsibilities as directed by management.
• Receive incoming shipments and prepare outgoing shipments.
• Deliver any incoming shipments to appropriate parties.
• Recycle all materials from incoming shipments.
• Properly package materials for shipping locally, domestically, and internationally.
• Perform warehouse duties as required and maintain a clean warehouse.
• Identify and store materials in warehouse / stockrooms.
• Coordinate transportation of goods.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team.
• Ability to follow direction and work individually or as part of a team.
• Self-driven and able to work with minimal oversight.
• Ability to conceptualize and problem solve.
• Ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail.
• Comply with all company standards, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job.

There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here.

It is the employee’s duty to notify the management of any physical limitations or inability to perform a certain task

• Vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Use hands to reach, grasp, handle, and feel.
• Talk and hear.
• Required to stand and walk for most of shift.
• Regularly required to lift and / or move up to pounds.

NOTE : The information contained in this document describes the general nature, purpose, responsibilities, duties, skills, abilities, and workload of employees in the job described.

However, it in no way constitutes a complete list of those that may be required. In addition, this does not constitute an employment contract and may be changed at any time.