Photo Lab Technician

StarMark Imaging is a commercial photo finishing lab in the Hampton Roads area that serves professional photographers nationwide. We provide end-user fulfillment services such as image manipulation, print services, and personalized products. We are an inclusive workplace with a commitment to maintaining a positive work environment.

This is for the position of a Lab Technician. This position is responsible for overseeing general production methodology, workflow, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training. The Lab Technician works to maximize efficiency and accuracy to support our customers in a timely manner, and is responsible for the output of the shift as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Ensures daily and weekly goals are met.
• Ensures assignments are complete and accurate for specific tasks.
• Ensures productivity metrics are met for turnaround times and pace is kept daily.
• Communicates with ownership and team members for delegation of tasks, gives performance feedback, and comments on any productivity or performance issues.
• Performs day to day tasks such as operating / maintaining lab equipment, machinery, and computer software to turn materials into finished products, editing images per customer’s specifications, and preparing for shipments.
• Monitors photo finishing equipment and daily maintenance to ensure operations are not impacted, and quality is consistent.
• Notifies superiors regarding materials inventory when needed.
• Interacts with customers (either in-person or by phone / email) on a daily basis to answer questions and understand their needs to better assist.
• Additional tasks not included in the position description above may need to be performed.

Position Details:

We are open Monday thru Friday. Hours of operation are 8:00am-5:00pm

Required Skills:

• Candidates with recent, consistent experience working in a photo lab environment or similar environment will be given preference for this position.
• PC operating systems - must be computer savvy / tech literate and are able to handle digital files.
• Digital camera / photography skills
• Office related apps (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs/Sheets/Drive, etc.)
• Wet and Dry Lab Printing Equipment (Noritsu, Canon, Epson, etc..) and the ability to understand how to operate and maintain
• Photo lab related software - Kodak DP2, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom), color management software
• Must have an eye for color, skin tones, and retouching. Detail oriented is critical.
• Customer Service Skills (front of house/POS operations, retail management, customer assistance)
• Ability to multitask during our volume seasons.
• Must be able to lift upwards of 50lbs when accepting deliveries.

Resumes are required to apply for this position. Serious inquiries only. A Virginia State Police background check will be required prior to hiring.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Photo Lab: 5 years (Preferred)
• Adobe Suite: 5 years (Required)
• Customer service: 5 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 5 years (Preferred)
• Data entry: 5 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16