Prepress Operator II

Prepress Operator II Spectrum Brands United States, Missouri, St. Charles May 07, 2026
Division Information Spectrum Brands' global enabling functions, including Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Commercial Operations, provide enterprise-wide strategy, structure, and common processes to deliver the knowledge and expertise that helps our businesses grow. Enabling functions may operate as a center-led global team, providing a central strategy, structure, and standards; or as business partner teams, with resources embedded within the businesses to deliver business unit-specific results. Job Summary The Prepress Operator 2 may be required to take lead on key functions within the prepress area as needed. This position will receive various packaging design files such as folding cartons, labels, aerosol wraps, bags, shippers, displays, catalogs and miscellaneous POP material. These files will be managed from the art for approval state through print tools (final press-ready electronic files). This position will work closely with Creative Services team members (including Design, Production, Proofreading, Communications), Packaging & Engineering and Sourcing in support of prepress functions and will work across both the Global Pet Care and Home & Garden businesses. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Final review and approval of internal proofs
Work directly with printers to troubleshoot quality issues and resolve
Ability to color correct art files to achieve desired look on final printed product
Ability to recognize press characteristics as they relate to file preparation for creative design, substrate and printing recommendations for communication to Creative team to achieve desired look
Build electronic art files for plates and printing
Trap and step files using specialized system software (Kodak Prinergy and Pandora)
Work with printer for approvals and press type
Work with PE for final templates
Proof all material for accuracy when working with the printers
Ensure electronic art files are built to capture correct color and desired look
Assist the Creative team with overflow design requests for mock-ups as needed
Work efficiently with designers on projects to ensure print accuracy
Make existing digital art ready to print
Ensure all graphic elements are consistent across related files and packaging
Ensure that all established file management procedures are followed
Ensure that all creative marketing/promotional/packaging art materials are developed and delivered in a timely and accurate manner per scheduled deadlines
Preparing and releasing art files to global printers as needed
Assist the Creative team with overflow design requests for mock-ups as needed
Manage to assigned project work plans to meet due date Education and Experience Profile Bachelors, Associates or equivalent in Graphic Design or Color Electronic Publishing with focus on prepress
Three plus years of experience in prepress for consumer packaging
Experience with flexo, offset, gravure and digital print processes in consumer packaging Required Skills Highly skilled in prepress/creative design software including: Kodak Prinergy, Kodak Pandora, Kodak Insite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat
Strong file assembly skills
Strong trapping skills for packaging
Skilled in Color Management of EFI/Epson proofing systems
Ability to accurately produce and proofread work
Ability to quality check art files and proofs for accuracy
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
Strong communication and writing skills to facilitate collaboration with teammates and colleagues
Strong time-management skills
Ability to take direction well and incorporate feedback
Strong ability to work across the organization and foster teamwork
Ability to work well in a team setting and independently
Well organized and detail-oriented
Self-motivated
Positive, can-do attitude
Passionate, flexible, creative Work Environment Working conditions are normal for an office environment and include opportunity for a hybrid work model (remote/in-person). The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.