High-Volume Print Production Specialist

Role Snapshot

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Pay: Starts at $23/hr
• Benefits after hire: 401(k) + company match, profit sharing, medical/vision/dental, up to 3 weeks PTO in year one
• Workplace: Portland-based, locally owned business communications leader with a team-first, structured, family-like culture and strong growth paths

What you’ll do

• Operate multiple high-speed digital printers (Canon, Konica Minolta, and others) concurrently across several jobs
• Meet production targets and deadlines without compromising quality
• Offload printed materials and stage on cutters, preserving exact order
• Adjust equipment settings to maintain peak output and color consistency
• Report mechanical issues to the appropriate personnel immediately
• Handle full set-up, operation, and routine maintenance for assigned equipment
• Apply LEAN manufacturing practices in daily work
• Prepare print-ready files and make minor design/formatting tweaks for professional output
• Maintain brand consistency across all pieces produced
• Coordinate priorities and schedules with customer service and production teams
• Assist the Design Specialist with template edits/formatting using Adobe Creative Suite

What you bring

• 2+ years recent experience in commercial or industrial print production/services
• 6+ months running high-speed equipment (Canon/OCE, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Kyocera)
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs frequently and stay on your feet—standing, moving, bending, sitting, walking—for the entire shift
• Basic computer proficiency
• Excellent attendance and a steady work history over the past year
• Hands-on Adobe Creative Suite experience (InDesign and Illustrator)
• Background in variable data printing or mailing
• Knowledge of color calibration and/or finishing equipment (bindery, cutters, etc.)

Proficiencies we value

• Machine setups for production runs
• Digital printing
• Inkjet printing

Technology you’ll touch

• Large format gear: Canon imagePROGRAF; Ricoh flatbed printer
• Flexographic printing press

Why this team?

You’ll join a trusted Portland operation that rewards reliability and structure with excellent benefits and real advancement opportunities. If you take pride in your craft and enjoy the pace of a modern print floor, we’d love to hear from you.