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Company: Kelly Services
Location: Portland, OR
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

Job Title: Production Operator I – Color Print / Prepress

Company: ARC Document Solutions | RIOT
Website: www.e-arc.com
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $16.50 – $23.00 per hour (DOE)
Location: Portland, OR

About ARC | RIOT

ARC Document Solutions is a global leader in digital printing, reprographics, and technology services, supporting over 60,000 customers worldwide. With more than 140 service centers across the U.S., Canada, UK, UAE, India, and China, ARC helps organizations promote their brand and streamline access to critical information.

ARC | RIOT is seeking a Production Operator I to join our Color Print Staff. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced print production environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work—right the first time and on deadline.

Position Overview

The Production Operator I supports color print production through prepress and production tasks, ensuring customer files are properly prepared, printed, finished, and delivered to ARC's quality standards. This role works closely with production, customer service, and finishing teams to meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Prepress & File Preparation

  • Receive, review, process, and modify client files to meet print specifications

  • Prepare digital files by checking layouts, image quality, color accuracy, and specifications prior to print

  • Make recommendations regarding media, substrates, bindery, and finishing options

Production & Workflow

  • Prioritize incoming orders based on customer needs, deadlines, workload, and equipment capabilities

  • Estimate time and material requirements and communicate constraints or alternatives to Production Manager and/or clients

  • Operate and maintain printers, scanners, bindery, and finishing equipment

  • Maintain inventory of media, substrates, ink, toner, and finishing supplies

Quality Control & Finishing

  • Perform quality control checks on printed and finished materials to ensure ARC quality standards

  • Package completed projects for Will-Call, delivery, or shipping

  • Handle prints, media, and substrates carefully to prevent damage

General Support

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area

  • Assist other departments as needed to meet production demands

  • Answer phones and take messages for customer service when required

  • Work overtime as needed to meet customer deadlines

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • 2+ years of experience in color reprographics, signage, vinyl wrap, or print production environments

  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including:

  • Acrobat

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • InDesign

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

  • Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new software quickly

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and quality

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely maneuver print materials and substrates

  • Excellent communication skills with customers and coworkers

  • Positive, can-do attitude with a desire for continuous improvement

    Preferred Experience (Plus)
    • RIP software experience (Onyx, Fiery)

    • Cut software experience (Colex)

    • Knowledge of materials, equipment, and finishing processes used in color printing and signage

    Benefits

    ARC | RIOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

    • 401(k) with company match

    • Company-paid Life Insurance

    • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

    • Voluntary Life Insurance

    • Paid Time Off (PTO)

    • Employee Recognition Programs & Spot Awards

    • Professional development opportunities

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