Print Production Operator
Do it Best
Print Production Operator
Do it Best
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Fort Wayne, Indiana
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Print Production Operator is responsible for the daily operation of digital print and finishing equipment to produce high-quality marketing and operational materials. This role also involves verifying file specifications, performing routine machine maintenance, and managing mail processing tasks.
Qualifications
Job Description
Print Production Operator
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Level: Hourly
Division / Department: Marketing & Ecommerce / Creative Operations
Reports to: Print Operations Manager
Travel: Minimal (local travel to vendors; occasional travel to Indianapolis for markets)
About the Role:
The Print Production Operator is responsible for the daily operation of digital print and finishing equipment within the Print & Mail Services department. This role ensures the accurate, efficient, and high-quality production of marketing and operational materials. This position focuses primarily on hands-on print production, file setup verification, equipment operation, finishing, and mail processing. The operator works closely with internal teams to ensure submitted files meet print specifications and that all materials are produced according to established standards and deadlines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, quality-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities include:
Education and Experience:
Minimum
Minimum
About Do it Best Group
Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.
Culture:
Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring, and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.
Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served
Our Mission: Making the best even better
Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams
Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply.
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Level: Hourly
Division / Department: Marketing & Ecommerce / Creative Operations
Reports to: Print Operations Manager
Travel: Minimal (local travel to vendors; occasional travel to Indianapolis for markets)
About the Role:
The Print Production Operator is responsible for the daily operation of digital print and finishing equipment within the Print & Mail Services department. This role ensures the accurate, efficient, and high-quality production of marketing and operational materials. This position focuses primarily on hands-on print production, file setup verification, equipment operation, finishing, and mail processing. The operator works closely with internal teams to ensure submitted files meet print specifications and that all materials are produced according to established standards and deadlines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, quality-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Print Equipment Operation
- Operate digital press equipment to produce marketing and operational materials
- Set up jobs according to specifications including paper stock, sizing, finishing requirements, and quantity
- Monitor print runs to ensure color accuracy, alignment, and quality standards
- Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
- Report equipment issues or service needs to management promptly
- File Preparation & Quality Control
- Review incoming files to confirm proper formatting, sizing, bleed, resolution, and print readiness
- Make minor file adjustments (resizing, formatting, layout corrections) as needed
- Conduct quality checks throughout production to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Verify completed jobs against original job specifications before release
- Finishing & Mail Processing
- Perform finishing tasks including cutting, folding, binding, laminating, padding, and collating
- Prepare materials for internal distribution or external mailing
- Assist with mail processing and ensure compliance with postal requirements
- Package completed jobs for delivery or shipment
- Workflow & Production Support
- Monitor job submission queue and prioritize work based on deadlines
- Communicate with internal clients to clarify production specifications when necessary
- Participate in daily production discussions to align on priorities
- Maintain organized workspaces and follow all production schedules
- Inventory & Compliance
- Track and maintain inventory of paper, toner, and finishing supplies
- Notify management when supplies require reordering
- Follow all safety procedures and standard operating guidelines
- Maintain a clean and safe production environment
Education and Experience:
Minimum
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience operating production equipment or working in a print, manufacturing, or production environment
- Experience operating digital press equipment
- Familiarity with print specifications and file setup requirements
- Experience in finishing and mail processing operations
Minimum
- Strong attention to detail and quality control
- Ability to manage multiple jobs in a deadline-driven environment
- Basic troubleshooting skills for equipment and file issues
- Ability to lift and move paper stock and materials as needed
- Dependable with strong attendance and work ethic
- Effective communication skills
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft 36 (Word and Excel)
- Basic familiarity with design software (Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools)
- Mechanical aptitude
- Experience in high-volume print environments
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting production priorities
- Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Paid time off to foster work/life balance
- Profit sharing
- Bonus Pay opportunities
- Retirement funding opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- Health club reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
About Do it Best Group
Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.
Culture:
Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring, and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.
Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served
Our Mission: Making the best even better
Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams
Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply.
Do it Best
Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., we are the only U.S.-based, member-owned, comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of nearly $5 billion, we are proudly serving thousands of member-owned locations throughout the United States and more than 50 other countries.
In addition to our low up-front prices, we provide our members with consistently high year-end rebates—more than $1 billion in the last decade—which enables them to reinvest in their stores by expanding merchandise selection through additional locations and making capital improvements.
We have a long-standing history of strength and stability, driven by our industry-leading lowest cost of operations—just 2.12% for the 2017 fiscal year. We continue to maintain the highest credit rating in our distribution channel.
Interested in joining our team? With a variety of different disciplines and opportunities to explore new roles, you can find a career with us that brings out the best in you. Visit www.doitbestcareers.com to learn more.
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