A successful candidate must possess superior organizational and time management skills and be flexible with changing priorities and revised deadlines. Have a keen eye for detail and notice errors and inconsistencies in projects. Must be able to plan effectively and handle more than one project at a time. Must have the ability to meet deadlines in a team environment. Must be able to follow directions both written and verbal. Must possess good math skills and ability to make accurate computations. Mechanical aptitude is also a bonus. A solid understanding of design principles and ability to prepare documents for print also beneficial for this position.
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. Education can be substituted for experience as deemed relevant by the department. The job involves standing, stooping and bending during both loading and unloading of paper source and output areas. Must be able to manipulate sheets of paper weighing approximately 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience in the printing trade in some facet.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Publisher, Illustrator and PhotoShop.
- Ability and/or interest to learn how to operate and assist with an offset press.
- Excellent customer service and written communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate high-speed digital toner black and color devices. Setting correct job files, paper and finishing.
- Set up and operate finishing equipment: collator, paper cutter, inserter, stitcher, folder, score/perf machine and paper drill.
- Set up and operate mail addressing machine. Sort and prepare nonprofit mailings to meet US Postal standards.
- Cut paper for upcoming printing jobs.
- Trim finished pieces to correct dimensions and package for delivery.
- Follow schedules in order to maintain a consistent workflow for campus Printing Services projects.
- Collaborate with supervisor and coworkers during the various stages of production.
- Manage and maintain quality control standards for campus printing projects.
- Work to eliminate potential production issues by monitoring paper and proper use of margins, colors, spacing and alignment ensuring compliance with equipment needs.
Salary: $16.03/hour
Appointment Date: The start date will be determined after acceptance of an offer and successful completion of a background check.
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.
Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit
FHSU Benefits.
Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit
FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit a resume and names and contact information for three professional references.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Rebecca Luedders
(785) 628 5864
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or
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