QC Operator

QC Operator - Packaging

Location: West Yorkshire (Hybrid)

Salary: DOE

Company: A leading packaging and branding agency.

Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a packaging QC Operator to join a well-established company in West Yorkshire on a hybrid basis (3 days office, 2 home).

The Packaging QC is responsible for reviewing and ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of packaging artwork before it goes to production. This role acts as a critical checkpoint between the artwork team and print/manufacturing, ensuring that final deliverables align with brand guidelines, legal requirements, and technical specifications.

• Artworks are technically correct to the supplied print specifications
• The correct use of colours, cutters, layers on all jobs are in compliance with company working procedures and client expectations
• All associated images are correct for size, colour profile, resolution and colour separation for the required print processes
• Mark up any amendments and liaise with the artwork team/account managers
• Print Process/Trappings to assist with Fit for Use/Booking in process
• Learning automated work processes & assisting future development
• Contribute to the development of packaging artwork guidelines and best practices

Requirements:

• Experience with in a QC / Proofread role - specifically packaging artwork and repro
• Experience working within a print, packaging and labels manufacturer / agency
• Experience of checking packaging artwork files for printability in a fast paced environment is essential
• Knowledge of packaging artwork, repro and associated printing technologies
• Expert knowledge of Adobe CS and Esko
• Full knowledge of print processes

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