SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company. The Quality Control Operator ensures agreed upon quality standards are met in final layouts for basic to intermediate production assignments. This position executes digital and analogue techniques to confirm final product meets project standards and complies with technical specifications, copy content and regulatory requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIESAttends project or production meetings as necessary to understand specifications of the project.Establishes high quality standards for all production processes, workflows and client deliverables.Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality, basic to intermediate level artwork, effectively using industry standard software, tools, and prepress and print techniques.Responsible for reading, understanding and applying customer, legal and regulatory specifications.Performs assigned tasks within the overall production workflow and assigned budget, according to work order specifications, industry and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), company standards, and the client's brand guidelines and standards.Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining in the project tracking system accurate records of the project plan, time dedicated toward a specific project and any quality issues.Meets quality standards for all assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to management for improvements in reports, tools, processes and assigned tasks.Additional duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTSBachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts or related field4+ years of previous graphic arts experience; or equivalent combination of education and experienceBasic understanding of effective print, photo studio and/or digital production, processes, roles, tools and workflowsBasic to proficient experience in photo and color manipulation techniques and processesComputer Graphics certification preferred. Basic computer software skills within Apple Mac equipment and operating systems, Adobe Design Suite, Acrobat plus QuarkXpress, Agile, etc.Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applicationsStrong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)Solid understanding and application of mathematical conceptsAbility to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clientsAbility to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.Ability to work with and influence peers and senior managementSelf-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reportingAbility to work overtime as necessaryMust have the ability to work in a Hybrid work arrangement
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONSPHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENTRegularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
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