Print Operator

Job Title: Print Operator

Location: Edgewood, NY

Job Type: Contract (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $16.43 - $19.52 per hour

Position Summary:

The Print Operator supports the Production Operations team by operating cut-sheet and high-speed printing equipment, as well as perfect binding and stitching machines, to produce high-quality printed materials for internal and external clients. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize multiple print jobs, and a commitment to meeting quality and turnaround standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and process print requests from the DDS Print Coordinator and Supervisor
• Operate cut-sheet and high-speed printers to produce assigned print jobs
• Assign and route jobs to appropriate printers using the Canon Workflow System
• Collaborate with supervisors, print coordinators, and production control staff to prioritize workloads
• Monitor print output continuously to ensure compliance with DDS and client quality standards
• Review printed materials for accuracy, completeness, and print quality
• Compare print request data with actual output to ensure correct job routing
• Notify the DDS Print Coordinator upon job completion for processing to the next production stage
• Stamp and track print requests for accountability and accurate production reporting
• Identify and report printer or file issues to management
• Coordinate with vendors (Canon, Ricoh, Bell & Howell, Horizon, etc.) for equipment issues requiring service
• Log vendor service calls according to DDS procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; some college preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a print production environment
• Experience with Canon or Ricoh printers strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and quality control
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends
• Willingness to learn and operate various print room equipment

Key Skills:

• Print Production Operations
• Cut-Sheet & High-Speed Printing
• Canon & Ricoh Printers
• Workflow Management Systems
• Quality Control & Document Review
• Team Collaboration