Trapping & Imposition Operator

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE AND BAND

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, and competitions, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.
 

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants' physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE: Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS 2525 Midpoint Drive, Edwardsville, KS 66111

WORK HOURS Monday – Friday, 7am through 3pm 

Full Time Team members work 8-hour shifts for 40 hours per week. Shift times may vary, and extra hours may be added to your schedule to ensure we fulfill our commitments to customers.

This is a Seasonal position until mid-June with potential to convert to a full-time regular position based on attendance, productivity and availability of positions.

Peak Season (January - June) Requirements

• Mandatory overtime may include some Saturdays and Sundays.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Achievement Brand, is looking to hire Seasonal Trapping & Imposition Operator. As a member of the Varsity Yearbook Kansas City Yearbook team, you will be responsible for Impose pages to imposition layouts for plates and printing. Test new methodologies of efficient printing methods. Check pages to ensure quality products. Assist supervisor with production improvements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Impose finished pages in proper format for printing on press.
• Review quality of pages.
• Assist supervisor with production trend monitoring.
• Assist supervisor with efficiency methods.
• Test new technologies in workflows.
• Assist other departments in maintaining quality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
 

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
 

• REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
 

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Greater than 2 years of experience with Prinergy, Rampage, Esko or similar workflow software.
• Greater than 2 years of experience with Preps, Fast Impose, Mextrix or similar Imposition software.
• Complete knowledge of offset printers, digital printers, trapping, proofing, and imposition.
• Strong knowledge of prepress and printing technology, including digital imposition.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office programs.
• Graphic design experience a plus.
• Detail oriented and takes pride in completing projects accurately and on time.
• Excels at managing competing deadlines and uses experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to create, modify, and understand impositions for a sheetfed, web offset or digital press.
• The ability to QC print files and print jobs to insure that they are set up efficiently for press and meet customer's expectations.
• Ability to make content proofs, contract proofs, soft proofs, or printing plates as requested.
• Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.
   

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OUR TEAM MEMBERS ENJOY

• Safety: A safe, clean, and energized working environment
• Growth: Develop and explore growth and promotional opportunities within BSN SPORTS and across our brands
• Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.