Wise is a leading trade manufacturer of labels, business forms, and digital print. Our core business is focused on relationships with distributors of printed products. Founded in 1969, Wise has five regional manufacturing facilities – Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina – serving the eastern half of the US.

We are currently seeking a Prepress Specialist to join our team in Anderson, SC. Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Prepress Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and high-quality preparation of files and for printing labels and tags. You will work closely with our design and production teams to bring designs to life and ensure that our customers’ requirements are met.

Job Duties:

Primary Duties

• File Preparation: Prepare and optimize digital files for printing, including color correction, trapping, and imposition.
• Proofing and Quality Control: Perform thorough quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency in print materials, making necessary adjustments.
• Software Proficiency: Utilize industry-standard prepress software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Esko ArtPro, HP Production Pro and others as required.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the production team to communicate project requirements and troubleshoot any prepress issues.
• Technology Maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot prepress equipment, including scanners, RIPs, and proofing devices.
• Color Management: Ensure accurate color reproduction and consistency across different printing processes.
• Graphic Design: Help customers in designing printed products as needed.
• Compliance: Adhere to all prepress and printing standards, including those related to file formats, resolution, and printing specifications.
• Discuss order specifics with customers in a courteous and professional manner.

   

  Job Qualifications, Requirements, and Experience

  • Experience in the printing or packaging industry and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in a printing-related field is a requirement.
  • Customer Service / Customer First Mindset – Possess a customer service mindset developed from prior work experience.
  • Teamwork – Ability to interact with both office and Production personnel in a professional manner.
  • Communication Skills – Ability to communicate intellectually and effectively in a courteous and professional manner both written and verbally.
  • Organizational Skills – Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task to maintain established standards for performance.
  • Computer Skills – Effective typing and computer skills.
  • Math Skills
  • Detail Oriented – Attention to detail and able to concentrate in noisy environments.
  • Good physical condition with the ability to stand and/or walk for several hours consistently.

    
    

     Software Used

    1. Microsoft Office products – Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
    2. CERM – Label MIS System
    3. Adobe products – Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign
    4. Esko ArtPro+
    5. HP Production Pro