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BG Products, Inc. · 1 week ago

Pre-Press Operator

El Dorado, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

BG Products, Inc. is seeking a Digital Pre-Press Operator responsible for executing advanced page builds and ensuring quality standards are met in digital press production. The role involves managing art files, performing color corrections, and coordinating with the Graphics Arts department to produce error-free final production files.

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Responsibilities

Adheres to company policies and presents a professional, positive attitude at all times

Update existing labels with new content as per changes in product formulation, place order with printer and make sure correct labels are received

Create and manage art files/projects from concept to completion. Prepare supplied art files (from Graphics Arts) for digital press

Maintain company brand standards with all marketing material/packaging designs

Perform image retouching and color correction

Through HP Production Pro for Indigo Labels and Packaging:

Pre-flighting, trapping, making proofs and generating reports

Create workflows

Detect errors in workflow before going to press

Check separations

Compare files to one another

Lay supplied artwork file over final production file

Verify bar codes and QR codes

Coordinate with integrated flexo-printing

Develop color strategies using Esko Color Pilot

Resolve art issues with Graphics Arts Department

Determines size arrangement of images to assure proper fit of finished product

Produce error free final form digital production files and assess the readiness of files created by Graphics Arts Department artists. Troubleshoot and identify mistakes when challenges arise and help remove roadblocks for the team

Ensure proper format, appearance and layout of text and images before publication

Maintain electronic files and archives of all computer created graphics

Produce PDFs for upload

Participate in team meetings to identify productivity improvements

Meet multiple deadlines and communicate with submitting and production departments. Work closely with a team of designers, technicians, and press operators

Understanding and performing rasterization of files for digital output

Ensure adherence to all quality control processes and procedures and actively supports the company's internal audit program

Qualification

Pre-Press operationsAdobe InDesignPhotoshopIllustratorHP Production ProAcrobatMicrosoft Office SuiteColor correctionImage manipulationFile managementTeam collaboration