What are the responsibilities and job description for the Offset Press Associate position at Millennium Print Group?
Join the Leader in Trading Card Manufacturing
At Millennium Print Group (MPG), a proud subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, we're on a mission to be the world's leading manufacturer of trading card games and collectibles. Based in North Carolina's vibrant Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions, we're at the heart of innovation in this fast-growing industry.
Since our founding in 2014, our dedicated team has built a world-class operation known for exceptional quality, customer focus, and market agility. Specializing in trading and collectible cards, we offer a unique range of services that set us apart.
Our commitment to excellence has fueled rapid growth — we've nearly tripled in size since 2019 — and we're just getting started.
Come be part of a forward-thinking, high-performing team that's shaping the future of collectible printing. At MPG, your work makes an impact.
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Offset Press Associate
Summary
Join Millennium Print Group as an Offset Press Associate!
We're looking for an Offset Press Associate to join our team in Cary, NC. If you're interested in print manufacturing and enjoy working with advanced production equipment, this is your opportunity to build a career producing products loved around the world.
Location: Cary, NC
Schedule: Full-time, Onsite (Shift-based)
Pay & Benefits: Competitive pay bonus eligibility full benefits package
What You'll Do
- Assist the Offset Press Operator with press setup, make-ready, and production activities
- Review job tickets and production specifications to prepare materials for each job
- Set up feeders, ink systems, water chemistry, and other press components
- Load substrates, assist with plate mounting, and stage jobs for production
- Monitor production quality and verify materials throughout the printing process
- Record production information and inventory usage in the Management Information System (MIS)
- Perform basic preventive maintenance, press wash-ups, and equipment cleaning
- Support safe, efficient, and high-quality production while following company procedures
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- No previous experience required; 1 year of offset printing or manufacturing experience preferred
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Management Information Systems (MIS) preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to read production documentation and follow work instructions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Basic mathematical proficiency
How You Will Be Successful
Passion for Cards: Take pride in producing premium trading card products that delight customers around the world.
Dedicated to Quality and Safety: Maintain high production standards while following all safety and quality procedures.
Building Relationships: Collaborate with press operators and production teams to keep work flowing efficiently.
Challenging the Expected: Continuously learn new skills and contribute to improvements in production efficiency and quality.
Why Join MPG?
Millennium Print Group, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, is the largest trading card printer in the world. We offer competitive pay, career growth, and the opportunity to work with premium brands.
Apply today and be part of the magic behind the cards.
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What to Expect
MPG offers a leading-edge compensation package which includes the following:
- A highly competitive compensation "above the industry" commensurate with experience which includes an annual incentive bonus plan
- 100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents
- 401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar for dollar) Employer match
- Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options
- Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates
- And, much more!
Millennium Print Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The duties and responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job. The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.