Pre-press Coordinator

Wedlock Paper Converters is a Canadian family-owned business with nearly 100 years of tradition and innovation. You've likely seen our work on store shelves and in your cupboards. We’ve earned the trust of tier-one brands through exceptional service and commitment.

We are dedicated to environmental stewardship, reducing waste, using fewer materials, and cutting transportation costs. Our suppliers are SFI Fiber Sourcing Procurement Certified and part of the Forest Stewardship Council.

We’re seeking talented individuals to help us reach new heights. At Wedlock, you can carve your own path to success while contributing to our collective growth. Challenges along the way make the journey rewarding while we have fun along the way.

Join us as our Prepress Graphics Coordinator

**Position Summary**:
The Prepress Graphics Coordinator will be responsible for the complete prepress workflow of all items - from file submission to press approval in conjunction with external suppliers, customers as well as internal resources. This involves tracking and monitoring each stage of the process. The incumbent will review processes for efficiency and maximize productivity. The Prepress Graphics Coordinator must be well-organized and capable of interacting in a professional manner with both internal and external business partners. The role involves maintaining adherence to GMP/AIB, Health and Safety Standards, and company regulations across all processes and personnel.

**Responsibilities**:

- Direct existing workflow among co-workers, vendors and customers
- Log, prioritize and schedule work requests received through multiple formats (verbal, electronic or written requests), and verify accuracy of information of requests
- Coordinate customer approvals and validate printing/conversion specifications
- Order input and docket tracking
- Collaborate with press operator for colour matching and press approvals
- Serves as the main day-to-day contact for customers, suppliers and in-house press production team, providing timely response to all inquiries
- Enter the status and design info of each project into the graphics log, monitor projects progress effectively to completion
- Maintains digital library of client graphics
- Works with Production to monitor life expectancy of plates and orders replacement plates in advance of next production run
- Receive design files from customers, forward to prepress house for preflight and proof outputs
- Set up meetings internally with press production team and QA for approval of job cards and comp key
- All other duties as assigned

**Experience & Qualifications**:

- Certificate or Diploma in Graphic Design
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat
- FileMaker, Macintosh OS, Windows OS, Esko Workflow, MS Office, Quark Express
- 5+ Years’ experience in troubleshooting and pre-press file preparation
- Experience working on both PC and Mac Platforms
- Experience in Flexible Packaging an asset

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Strong time and change management skills with a reputation for punctuality and reliability.
- Collaborative attitude with the ability to interact effectively with management and colleagues.
- Managerial courage with the ability to “see the bigger picture” to react quickly to changing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Standards.

**What We Offer**:

- Defined Pension Contribution Plan with 100% Matching
- RRSP Program
- Healthcare, Health Spending Account, and Life Insurance

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**How to Apply**:
Priority will be given to:

- Internal applicants.

**Salary budget - up-to $75,000 annually**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person