Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Operates high-volume digital printing systems, mailing equipment, garment printers and bindery equipment that are used in the day-to-day operation of a demanding full service internal printing operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Independently operates two or more high volume multifunctional networked copiers, including loading and unloading materials, simultaneously on related and unrelated orders.
• Sorting, collating, and organizing work products to prepare for distribution.
• Utilize packing equipment to prepare completed jobs for shipping using packaging equipment.
• Performs bindery operations, including using equipment for cutting, padding and punching materials during production under supervision, as necessary.
• Performs duties related to garment printing operations.
• Serve as a mentor to junior operators by training them on machine functions, maintenance and file manipulation to support their operator duties on various b&w copiers.
• Unsupervised setup, operation and calibration of production copiers. This would include a variety of b&w and color copiers.
• Perform typesetting and basic design projects using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat
• Serve as the back up to the Team Leader with the supervised setup of mailings and variable date files, using USPS software.
• Interpret instructions regarding individual printing requests.
• Accurately print files from Adobe Acrobat and update the status of live orders on our Digital Printshop website.
• Monitor and attend to production copiers. This may include clearing jams, loading paper / toner, and packaging finished products.
• Stage and move materials for production and distribution.
• Assume such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Printing Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience operating production color and monochrome copiers, bindery and mailing equipment preferred. Equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
• Successful experience in a production and team setting, such as printing, manufacturing, packaging or food & beverage industry desirable.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The ability to successfully complete tasks with little or no supervision
• The ability to perform the setup and operations for a various bindery equipment, garment printing equipment, mailing equipment and production color printing equipment.
• Must possess the availability to adjust/extend working hours based on shop conditions.
• Ability to guide and streamline operations in areas of key responsibilities.
• Ability to function effectively as key staff member and advance knowledge through ongoing training by the Team Leader and Director of Printing Services.
• Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Work is performed in the shop environment where moderate noise is consistently present, and unusual temperature fluctuation is relatively nonexistent. Work requires the employee to perform the following critical physical demands of the job in the shop setting as applicable:

• Ability to regularly talk, see, and hear.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time during production tasks.
• Ability to pull, push, walk, sit, and use hands for fine manipulation during the normal performance of tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Be able to flex time as necessary to meet time sensitive demands.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a classified non-bargaining position. The position is full-time for twelve (12) months. FLSA Non-Exempt.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE:

Salary Range: $42,000- $44,000/yearly

Benefits:

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and Dependent DayCare accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance
• IMRF contribution included in base salary
• 403B
• Yearly professional development allotment

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply online at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of interest, resume and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the past twelve (12) months.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: The deadline for receiving applications is Open Until Filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER