Graphic Specialist

WORK SHIFT

First Shift (United States of America)

This position is responsible for successfully processing print jobs to exact client specifications by reviewing original files for accuracy and completeness, updating files with essential details, proofing for quality, and preparing approved art and samples for production. The goal of the position is to enhance the overall pre‑production workflow through skills, technology and innovation while maintaining a high level of quality.

Utilizes desktop publishing tools, equipment, and software packages to create and produce a variety of high‑quality communication materials that incorporate text and graphic images. Designs page layouts, charts, graphs, and computer graphics. Selects, imports, and edits graphic images used to enhance the impact of the materials.

• Create and modify any art files as needed for customers' approval and production purposes to enhance the workflow, which includes making layouts or 3D renderings, creating physical samples, and printing orders for production to begin. The Graphic Specialist will troubleshoot any customer submitted artwork to continue to meet Cambro's high quality standards. This includes cleaning up artwork, color matching, color manipulation, color separation, creating vector files, adjusting artwork to fit our standard sizes, and rejecting any artwork that is not acceptable.

• Operate, maintain and be proficient with all printers and associated software to efficiently run all production duties associated with each printer.

• Creates and reviews, manipulates, and inspects artwork / logos, for accuracy with a high focus on details for all products being personalized at each step of process.

• Performs necessary rework on artwork, as required or requested, by customers or specific direction from manager to adhere to quality standards.

• Maintain maximum efficiency in completing work assignments, artwork, designs, or relative PC work for the department, or personalization needs for the company.

• Assist with the removal of product, machine attachments, sublimation needs, printing processes, and waste material from machinery, as needed.

• Flexible to work on all packing/assembly operations.

• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.

• Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.

• Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.

• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.

• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.

• Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.

• Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).

• Understands department's key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.

• Other duties as needed or required.

• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year of experience in digital design experience in graphic design and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have design training with proven proficiency in publishing tools.

• Must be able to work in Mac environment.

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English.

• Must be able to read and interpret gauges and record measurements.

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), operating and maintenance instructions, and any relevant manuals. English Required.

• Knowledge of PC platform helpful.

• Knowledge of standard…