Print Room Operator

Job Details

Job Location

Chicago, IL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School/GED

Salary Range

$16.50 - $18.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

General Labor

Job Description

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE : Generate logo and fashion clocks dial faces and logo planners in a timely manner with emphasis on quality and efficiency.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Process orders chronologically unless otherwise directed.

• Set up printers and laminators

• Print dial faces and planners per instructions.

• Inspect printed sheets of logo and fashion clocks dial faces for flaws, sort sheets of logo and fashion clocks dial faces by size and send for die cutting.

• Match cut dial faces with corresponding sales orders and send to Quality Control for approval prior to production.

• Inspect printed planners for flaws, correct size and orientation prior to lamination.

• Laminate printed planners and trim laminated planners to correct size.

• Fill and pack sales orders for planners and send to Shipping Department.

• Become knowledgeable and proficient in the applications of Illustrator and PhotoShop software as well as the proper operation of Print Room equipment.

• Perform equipment maintenance tasks as required.

• Adhere to safety rules and procedures, provide a safe, clean and well-organized work environment by correcting and/or reporting safety issues or suspected pilferage to supervisors.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Six months of experience working in an industrial setting.

• Strong computer skills required and the Ability to become proficient with design software.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move pallets on an intermittent basis.

• Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled is essential.

Employee Benefits

BENEFIT PACKAGE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 25% OF SALARY INCLUDING:

• 10 days paid vacation

• 12 paid holidays

• 6 sick days accrued over the year

• Insurance Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment

• Medical (65% covered by the Chicago Lighthouse), dental and vision insurance offered

• Short/long term disability

• Life insurance 2x salary

• Employee recognition events

• Company matched 401(k) plan

• Reasonably priced delicious food options on site (except at Glenview location)

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.