Job Description

At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. We are seeking a Seasonal Production Machine Operator Day Shift in our Phoenix, Arizona factory

Schedule- Mon through Friday 5am-5pm or Tuesday through Saturday 5am-5pm- Full time positions only

We are currently looking for Production Operators to fulfill positions for our Yearbook Season! We are looking for Strong initiative, ability to be on-time, and flexible with your schedule, hard-working, dedicated, and ready to work!

Operate machinery as directed while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures to produce as superior product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates machinery to cut, fold, glue, trim, bind and finish the final printed product.
• Reads work orders and sets the machine in accordance with job specifications.
• Review job requirements to understand scope and parameters of project.
• Completes trial run and evaluates the quality and appearance of the product.
• Adjusts machinery as needed prior to starting the project.
• Inspects and ensures that the machines are in proper working order.
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed to operate machine.
• Prepares, aligns, and configures machinery, ink, rollers, paper, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance on machines.
• Informs supervisor of problems with equipment or materials.
• Maintain a clean area around machinery
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn to operate various machinery and related software.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Adheres to and enforces safety regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.

Culture

At DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client’s satisfaction ratings. Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded. We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors. Check us out, https://vimeo.com/761869694/1b7b9d7dbf

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent mechanical skills and ability to troubleshoot problems with machinery
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships at various levels.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self starter, and able to successfully execute initiatives with minimal guidance.
• Reliable mode of transportation.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Extended hours during Yearbook season are necessary, must be flexible with your schedule.
• Strong time-management skills
• Execute active listening
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Must be able to commit to schedule for a period of two months -April to June 2026

Working Conditions

• Significant walking, standing, bending for 12 hour shifts.
• Physical activities including but not limited to reaching, pulling, pushing, gripping, grabbing, and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in various climates ( hot and cold)

District Photo Inc.

Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business. In the late 1990's under Neil Cohen’s leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.

Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market. With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, PA, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in creating photo-based products as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars, blankets, mugs, and other gift items yearly.

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