JUNK Brands is a Northwest Arkansas based headband company specializing in the design and distribution of high-quality headbands through a complete omni-channel environment. We are committed to fostering a unified and dedicated team as we continue to advance toward our goal of becoming the leading headband brand globally.

The Print / Press Operator is responsible for assisting the Print / Press Manager in ensuring that all orders are printed and pressed in a timeframe that would allow production deadlines to be met. They spend most of their day pressing production orders, occasionally printing production orders, assisting in the cutting process, and occasionally receiving and stocking raw goods inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use data and communication to prioritize printing and pressing production orders in order to meet all deadlines 

• Operates multiple wide format sublimation printers 

• Operates sublimation press 

• Monitors and maintains ink and paper levels on the printers as well as the press 

• Receives and stocks raw goods inventory 

• Interprets work orders, paying close attention to all details to ensure product is completed correctly with the highest standard of accuracy and quality and reflects artwork
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with co-workers and/or supervisors 
• Performs scheduled maintenance on all print and press machines 

• Maintains a clean, organized and safety conscious work area
• Upholds JUNK Brands' values of acting with integrity; working together as a team; treating each other with respect
• Contribute to quality control by inspecting materials and finished products. Interpret SOPs and only pass good products. Understand what product can be reworked/corrected and what has to be scrapped
• Document and communication quality control issues in system
• Assist in the cutting process by accurately aligning and trimming materials according to specifications, ensuring consistency and quality standards are met for all production orders.
• Organize work orders into appropriate containers by thread color for proper workflow

Skills and Competencies 


• Good communicator (visual, written and verbal)

• Competent with computers and able to learn new systems quickly

• Able to use data to make informed decisions

• Is highly motivated with strong work ethics, and demonstrated flexibility to meet tight deadlines
• Mechanically inclined 


Education and Qualifications 


• High School Diploma or GED

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Required to have close visual acuity to perform computer tasks and operate other machinery
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

• Ability to move 60+ lbs. occasionally throughout the day

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel or sit throughout the day
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.