Digital Print Operator

Grizzly Print & Marketing is a growing print production company focused on high-quality work, extremely fast turnaround, and excellent customer service. We produce a wide variety of printed materials and are looking for another reliable, detail-oriented production person to join our team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys printing various projects, solving problems, and taking pride in finished work.

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for a Production Print Team Member to help with day-to-day print production. This person will assist with printing, finishing (cutting, folding, and collating), quality control, and keeping jobs moving through the shop efficiently. We are primarily a digital based print shop, so Fiery experience is required. Understanding Impose, Compose, and Workflows within Fiery are essential.

The ideal candidate is self-starting dependable, organized, extremely detailed, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with digital printing equipment
• Help set up, run, and finish print jobs
• Perform basic finishing tasks such as preflight, cutting, trimming, folding, binding, laminating, and collating orders
• Check printed materials for accuracy, color, quality, and correct finishing
• Keep the production area clean, organized, and above all else, safe
• Follow job tickets, instructions, and production schedules
• Communicate with team members about job status, issues, or questions
• Help load, unload, move, and organize materials
• Assist with shipping, delivery preparation, and general shop tasks as needed
• Assist and communicate with customers to answer questions and explain print

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable attendance and a good work ethic
• Ability to follow instructions and stay organized
• Comfortable working on your feet and using your hands
• Able to lift and move materials as needed (40-75 lbs)
• Willingness to learn our equipment, processes, and production standards
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with a team

Required Experience

• Digital printing experience (Canon, Konica Minolta, iJet Color)
• Experience with cutters, folders, laminators, bindery equipment, and/or finishing tools
• Familiarity with print files, job tickets, and production workflows
• Experience in a print shop, print manufacturing, or heavy production environment

What We Offer

We need someone who takes pride in doing the job right. A great fit for this position is someone who notices details, asks questions when needed, works efficiently, and cares about getting orders completed correctly and on time.

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Stable weekday schedule
• Hands-on training
• Opportunity to grow with the company
• Friendly team environment
• Yearly Bonus

Must be able to pass background check and drug test screening

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Why would you be a good fit for our production team?
• What printing techniques (or machines) are you most comfortable with? What are your print strengths vs weaknesses?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Print: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ankeny, IA 50021 (Required)

Work Location: In person