What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prepress Operator (Days or Nights) 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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Prepress Operator
Join Millennium Print Group as a Prepress Operator (Day Shift or Night Shift)!
We're looking for a Prepress Operator to join our team in Raleigh, NC. If you're passionate about print production, graphic file preparation, and delivering exceptional quality, this is your opportunity to help produce world-class trading cards enjoyed by collectors around the globe.
Location: Raleigh, NC
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift 7am -7pm on a 2,2,3,2 rotation | Night Shift 7pm -7am on a 2,2,3,2 rotation
Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary bonus eligibility full benefits package
What You'll Do
- Review customer artwork and job tickets to ensure production accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare, edit, and process print-ready files using Adobe Creative Cloud and prepress software.
- Perform file preflight, imposition, proofing, and plate production.
- Produce proofs and printing plates using Kodak and Esko systems.
- Verify color breaks, page positioning, crop marks, die lines, and production specifications.
- Troubleshoot artwork and file issues while collaborating with Client Services and Production teams.
- Maintain quality standards and meet production schedules.
- Follow all company safety, quality, security, and operational procedures.
What You'll Bring
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Typically requires 2–3 years of experience in prepress, graphic production, or commercial printing to be successful in the role.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat).
- Experience with Kodak Prinergy/InSite, Preps, EFI Metrix, or similar workflow software preferred.
- Strong understanding of print production and file preparation.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
How You Will Be Successful
Passion for Cards: Help create premium trading card products by preparing accurate, high-quality production files.
Dedicated to Quality and Safety: Ensure every file meets production specifications while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Building Relationships: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and exceed customer expectations.
Challenging the Expected: Continuously improve workflows and leverage technology to increase efficiency and print 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.