Print Production OperatorCompany
Highlight Printing is a commercial printing company serving businesses, nonprofits, schools, and organizations throughout the Twin Cities. We produce postcards, brochures, booklets, envelopes, forms, marketing materials, mailings, signs, and many other custom print projects.
We are looking for a dependable, hands-on Print Production Operator to join our production team. This is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys working with machines, paper, tools, and finished products, and wants to build long-term skills in the printing industry.
Position Summary
The Print Production Operator will assist with day-to-day production work including paper handling, machine operation, bindery, finishing, quality control, and general shop support. The right person will also have the opportunity to learn more advanced printing equipment and pressroom work over time.
Previous printing experience is helpful, but not required. We are willing to train the right person on our specific equipment and processes.
Responsibilities
- Operate and assist with print production and finishing equipment
- Handle paper, printed sheets, supplies, and finished jobs
- Assist with cutting, folding, scoring, bookletmaking, padding, drilling, packing, and other bindery work
- Help set up, run, clean, and maintain production equipment
- Review job tickets and follow written production instructions
- Check printed pieces for quality, accuracy, color, registration, and defects
- Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized
- Support pressroom and bindery staff as needed
- Communicate clearly with coworkers about job status, problems, and deadlines
- Learn additional production skills over time
Ideal Candidate
The right person may come from printing, bindery, manufacturing, machine operation, warehouse, automotive, construction, or another hands-on production background.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is dependable and shows up on time
- Is mechanically inclined and comfortable around machines
- Pays attention to details
- Can follow instructions and ask questions when needed
- Takes pride in quality work
- Is willing to learn new skills
- Works well with others in a production environment
- Is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity
Requirements
- Prior production, machine operation, bindery, warehouse, manufacturing, or hands-on work experience preferred
- Printing experience is helpful, but not required
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move paper, boxes, and materials as needed
- Basic math, measuring, and counting skills
- Good communication skills
- Reliable attendance and positive attitude
Preferred Experience
- Commercial printing
- Bindery or finishing
- Machine operation
- Paper handling
- Quality control
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Forklift or pallet jack use
Schedule
Full-time position, Monday through Friday.
Compensation
Pay depends on experience and skill level, with opportunity for growth as skills develop.
Why Join Us
This is a hands-on role in an established commercial printing company with a wide variety of work. For the right person, this position can grow into more advanced production and pressroom responsibilities over time.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and include any experience you have with machines, production, printing, bindery, tools, manufacturing, warehouse work, or other hands-on trades.
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
