Jr. Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Us

It's not just a job—it's a mission.

For over 30 years, Outreach has equipped churches and ministry leaders around the world through innovative technology, resources, and services. We are a purpose-driven organization with a collaborative culture, strong values, and employees who are passionate about making a difference.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Press Operator to join our Production team. This role is responsible for preparing digital files, operating and maintaining digital press equipment, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring print projects meet our quality standards and deadlines. The ideal candidate enjoys working independently, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Compensation & Benefits

$21–$23/hour (DOE)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Identity theft protection
• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• 401(k) with employer match

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Meaningful work that supports churches and ministries worldwide
• Climate-controlled production environment
• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art digital printing equipment
• Independent, hands-on work with a skilled production team
• Quarterly food and fun events
• Slack contests and employee engagement activities
• Holiday celebrations, giveaways, and company events

What You'll Do

• Prepare jobs for press interface and production workflows
• Operate and troubleshoot digital press equipment
• Manage paper inventory and press consumables
• Monitor print quality and ensure projects meet production standards
• Assist with finishing operations as needed, including binding, trimming, laminating, shrink wrapping, and perforating
• Meet production schedules and deadlines while maintaining quality standards
• Support seasonal production demands, including overtime when required

What We're Looking For

• 2–3 years of digital press operation experience in a high-volume production environment
• Strong production background in digital printing
• Experience manipulating PDF files and digital print assets
• Ability to use RIP software and evaluate print files
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to lift 35–40 pounds and work in a production environment
• Willingness to work overtime or adjusted shifts during peak production periods
• Commitment to Outreach's Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with variable data printing
• Experience in commercial print or manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of print finishing equipment and processes
• Experience working in deadline-driven production environments

Apply Today

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your print production career while working for an organization with a meaningful mission, we'd love to hear from you.

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Outreach, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.