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Huhtamaki · 3 days ago

Pre-Press Coordinator

Fulton, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$48K/yr - $58K/yr

Huhtamaki is a global provider of sustainable packaging solutions committed to making all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. The Pre-Press Coordinator will provide flexo and litho graphics, prepress, and plate making support in a digital environment, while coordinating shop orders and print schedules to meet daily requirements.

Consumer GoodsManufacturingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Image, process, and prepare litho plates for printing

Manage daily plate production schedule to satisfy flexo and litho daily printing requirements without supervision

During vacation and periods of heavy workloads, perform backup duties within the Graphics Department, such as reviewing Bill of Materials (BOMs) and setting up new items

Coordinate flexo plate orders and deliveries. Verify delivery and receipt of plate shipments

Verify shop order accuracy of graphics, ink, and plate information

Maintain and purge completed litho shop orders from data base

Review flexo and litho schedules daily to identify new jobs and ensure files, proofs and plates are available. Assist in Shop Order and Print Schedule coordination

Prepare litho coating plates for press and coordinate orders, deliveries, and inventory of coating sleeves

Perform litho plate material inventory

Assist graphics, plate, and printing groups to trouble shoot and resolve issues related to printing and prepress

Manage color standards and printing plate delivery and removal to and from the printing production areas

Active participation on facility safety teams including conducting routine safety and integrated audits

Actively participate in continuous improvement teams within the graphics and printing department, as well as throughout the entire plant

Maintain organization and housekeeping of the entire work area including: production and cleaning logs, materials storage, and plate storage

Monitor artwork for inactivity or updates. Obsolete standards as necessary. Update appropriate databases accordingly

Assist Graphics in coordinating drawdown requests and preparation with the centralized graphics group and onsite ink personnel

Assist with SPA/GPA workflow, documentation, and standard preparation

Assist production in conducting press approvals. Work with Graphics & press operators to achieve color at press

Support customer sample requests by ensuring samples are saved, retrieved, reviewed, and shipped as needed

Other duties as required

Qualification

Flexographic plate makingLithographic plate makingCTP imaging equipmentMacintosh operating systemsFilemakerMicrosoft OfficeIllustratorPhotoshopBarcodesManufacturing Computer SystemContinuous improvementOrganizational skillsProblem-solving