QC Operator

This QC Operator role sits with a leading packaging and branding agency in Southend-on-Sea, with remote working considered for the right candidate. The Packaging QC reviews packaging artwork before production, acting as a checkpoint between the artwork team and print/manufacturing to ensure deliverables meet brand guidelines, legal requirements and technical specifications. Responsibilities include checking artwork against supplied print specifications, confirming correct colours, cutters and layers, verifying images for size, colour profile, resolution and colour separation, and marking up amendments and liaising with the artwork team and account managers. Salary is £28,000 to £32,000 per annum.

QC Operator - Packaging

Location:-Southend-On-Sea / Remote

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 Southend-On-Sea. Our client will also consider remote working for the right candidate.

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 within 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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