Seasonal Scanner Operator

Seasonal Scanner Operator Level I

Rockville, MD (on - site)

PTFS, a Maryland-based company providing digital archiving and library solutions, as well as professional services including digitization, library staffing, and integration services, has an immediate opening for entry level 2^nd Shift Scanner Operator Level I. The 2^nd shift is 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday-Friday. This position produces high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment based on stringent client expectations within PTFS’s Digitization Division. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

• Mandatory Requirements:
  • Attention to detail, common sense, ability to recognize errors and discrepancies, as well as absorb work related feedback
  • Ability to take and follow directions
  • Ability and willingness to learn
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Individuals selected must be able to lift/carry items up to approximately 30 lbs; stand for prolonged periods of time
• Preferred Requirements:
  • 1 years scanning/imaging or equivalent production environment work experience preferred, but not mandatory
  • 1 years data entry and/or ability to key a 40-55 WPM preferred, but not mandatory
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Windows based applications to include Word, Excel, etc., a plus
  • Knowledge of scanning and/or workflow software such as Kodak, Fujitsu, etc., a plus
  • Document preparation (preparing the physical material for processing through paper or microform scanners), as well as conduct visual review of documents being prepped/scanned.
  • Document reassembly of documents. Materials must be returned to the same condition in which it was received prior to processing to return them their place of origin
  • Ability to identity document breaks and/or perform unitization tasks in accordance to digitization project requirements
  • Scanning related manual quality assurance (electronic review of images by scan unit output from scan for image quality, orientation, and clarity) in accordance to digitization project requirements
  • Scanning related output quality assurance (review post-scan output for image "hang-ups," processing anomalies, and deliverable image quality and accessibility) in accordance to project digitization requirements
  • Indexing related tasks including ability to follow metadata capture instructions 

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Education – High school diploma (at the minimum) or other related experience

Qualifications – Knowledge of Windows and Windows based applications; Knowledge of conversion of paper, photographs, microfilm, microfiche, slides, video, audio, etc. to digital files using a variety of scanners, hardware, and software. English language proficiency.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to quickly adapt and take the initiative to learn new processes
• Flexibility to quickly transition from various multiple projects in any given time
• Ability to work together as a member of the team
• Ability to type 40-55 WPM

Working Conditions/Physical Factors:

Must be able to pick up and move boxes up to 30 lbs. Work schedules may be subject to change dependent on project and customer requirements and deadlines. Must be able to travel and work at customer location in the District of Columbia/Maryland/Virginia (DMV) area.

Additional Notes

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee.

Benefits:

• 15 days paid time off per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) Plan with matching
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance
• Referral Bonuses