Prepress Operator

Prepress Operator

Join Millennium Print Group as a Prepress Operator (Day Shift or Night Shift)! We're looking for a Prepress Operator to join our team in Greensboro, NC. If you're passionate about print production, graphic file preparation, and delivering exceptional quality, this is your opportunity to help produce world-class trading cards enjoyed by collectors around the globe.

Location: Greensboro, NC Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift 6am -6pm on a 2,2,3,2 rotation | Night Shift 6pm -6am on a 2,2,3,2 rotation Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary + bonus eligibility + full benefits package

What You'll Do

• Review customer artwork and job tickets to ensure production accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare, edit, and process print-ready files using Adobe Creative Cloud and prepress software.
• Perform file preflight, imposition, proofing, and plate production.
• Produce proofs and printing plates using Kodak and Esko systems.
• Verify color breaks, page positioning, crop marks, die lines, and production specifications.
• Troubleshoot artwork and file issues while collaborating with Client Services and Production teams.
• Maintain quality standards and meet production schedules.
• Follow all company safety, quality, security, and operational procedures.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• REQUIRES 2–3 years of experience in prepress, graphic production, or commercial printing to be successful in the role.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat).
• Experience with Kodak Prinergy/InSite, Preps, EFI Metrix, or similar workflow software preferred.
• Strong understanding of print production and file preparation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

How You Will Be Successful

Passion for Cards: Help create premium trading card products by preparing accurate, high-quality production files.

Dedicated to Quality and Safety: Ensure every file meets production specifications while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Building Relationships: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and exceed customer expectations.

Challenging the Expected: Continuously improve workflows and leverage technology to increase efficiency and print quality.

Why Join MPG?

Millennium Print Group, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, is the largest trading card printer in the world. We offer competitive pay, career growth, and the opportunity to work with premium brands.

Apply today and be part of the magic behind the cards.

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What to Expect

MPG offers a leading-edge compensation package which includes the following:

• A highly competitive compensation "above the industry" commensurate with experience which includes an annual incentive bonus plan
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents
• 401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar for dollar) Employer match
• Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates
• And, much more!

Millennium Print Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The duties and responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job. The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.