Prelim/Prepress Operator (2nd Shift)
RRD, De Pere, WI, United States
RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and worldwide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.
Job Description
Starting Level of New Employees
Create final production files using prepress applications (Adobe Creative Suite), bleeds and color separate final production files (Final Plate Copy)
Import, trap, bleed, screen, and color separate final production files; Verification of barcodes (Quality Control)
Create a stepping template and add printer-specified press marks
Make alterations and revisions to existing production files, including light typesetting. Operate Mac, production file server, proof output devices, RIPs, and workflows
Perform color corrections to process color files for Flexo print processes
Generate hard or soft copy proofs for internal reviews. Follow Standard Operating Procedures
Record Time and Materials accurately (Priority List, signing out of orders)
Work in a neat, orderly manner, maintain supply levels, and request equipment repair as necessary
Maintain equipment (general and minor maintenance)
Ability to solve problems with minimal supervision: Read and comprehend job instructions, short correspondence, and emails
Participate in Pre‑Production meetings occasionally with other production staff
Ensure jobs meet scheduling and quality requirements
Apply knowledge of packaging prepress to production workflows
Facilitate the resolution of production‑related problems in a timely manner and elevate appropriately when necessary
Use ethical business practices in dealing with customers, employees, and vendors
Proofreading
Docket Verification for the Production area
Ability to support the plate‑making department: making, verifying, and marking materials needed for production
Understand basic plate‑making skills
Responsible for training new and existing team members
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a graphic discipline related to functional work or role with 3–5 years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of packaging prepress and print specifications for Flexo print processes
Experience working with different packaging substrate types for Flexo print processes and using software associated with packaging prepress (Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen for understanding
Ability to problem‑solve, analyze potential solutions, and use good sound judgment to make decisions
Additional Information
CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT
The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $19.50 – $31.00 per hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call‑in, and/or stand‑by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
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Job Description
Starting Level of New Employees
Create final production files using prepress applications (Adobe Creative Suite), bleeds and color separate final production files (Final Plate Copy)
Import, trap, bleed, screen, and color separate final production files; Verification of barcodes (Quality Control)
Create a stepping template and add printer-specified press marks
Make alterations and revisions to existing production files, including light typesetting. Operate Mac, production file server, proof output devices, RIPs, and workflows
Perform color corrections to process color files for Flexo print processes
Generate hard or soft copy proofs for internal reviews. Follow Standard Operating Procedures
Record Time and Materials accurately (Priority List, signing out of orders)
Work in a neat, orderly manner, maintain supply levels, and request equipment repair as necessary
Maintain equipment (general and minor maintenance)
Ability to solve problems with minimal supervision: Read and comprehend job instructions, short correspondence, and emails
Participate in Pre‑Production meetings occasionally with other production staff
Ensure jobs meet scheduling and quality requirements
Apply knowledge of packaging prepress to production workflows
Facilitate the resolution of production‑related problems in a timely manner and elevate appropriately when necessary
Use ethical business practices in dealing with customers, employees, and vendors
Proofreading
Docket Verification for the Production area
Ability to support the plate‑making department: making, verifying, and marking materials needed for production
Understand basic plate‑making skills
Responsible for training new and existing team members
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a graphic discipline related to functional work or role with 3–5 years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of packaging prepress and print specifications for Flexo print processes
Experience working with different packaging substrate types for Flexo print processes and using software associated with packaging prepress (Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen for understanding
Ability to problem‑solve, analyze potential solutions, and use good sound judgment to make decisions
Additional Information
CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT
The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $19.50 – $31.00 per hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call‑in, and/or stand‑by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
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