Mid Level Press Assistant Jobs

Destiny Packaging, a division of Bunzl, is seeking to hire a Marketing and Pre-Press Specialist. This is a part-time hybrid position based in Bakerfield, CA, requiring approximately 30-35 hours per week. The schedule may be flexible based on business needs, customer deadlines, and production requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, preflight and correct customer and agency artwork (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PDF) for flexographic printing on films such as PE, BOPP, PET and laminations.
• Prepare print-ready files: trapping, color separations, spot/process color builds, distortion/elongation, step-and-repeat, eyemarks, and dielines/bag layouts for each bag style and roll configuration.
• Manage color: match Pantone/brand standards, build and maintain color libraries, and work with converter and printer partners on ink drawdowns, proofs and press checks.
• Prepare and verify UPC/EAN, GS1 DataBar and PLU barcodes and produce-label content (country of origin, PLU, nutrition/claims, recycling symbols, how-2-recycle where applicable) for scannability and regulatory accuracy.
• Create and route customer proofs, track approvals and revisions, and keep job records accurate (specs, plate/cylinder info, color references, revision history).
• Coordinate with domestic and overseas print/converting partners (including China, Mexico and Canada) on plate making, technical specs, print quality and delivery schedules; resolve file and print-quality issues quickly.
• Support quality control: compare printed samples and production rolls with approved proofs, document defects, and help with root-cause and corrective action.
• Keep spec sheets and artwork archives organized and consistent with company templates.
• Advise sales and customers on design-for-print: what is achievable with flexo on a given substrate, how many colors to use, line screens, minimum text/line sizes, and cost-effective artwork choices.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Printing Technology, Packaging, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in packaging artwork production, pre-press, flexographic printing, or a related print production environment.
• Strong understanding of flexographic printing processes, color separations, trapping, step-and-repeat, distortion, and print production requirements for flexible packaging.
• Experience preparing artwork for a variety of substrates, including polyethylene (PE), BOPP, PET, laminations, and other flexible packaging materials.
• Experience creating, verifying, and troubleshooting UPC, EAN, GS1 DataBar, and PLU barcodes.
• Familiarity with food packaging requirements, labeling standards, and regulatory content preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects, revisions, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills with experience maintaining artwork archives, specifications, and revision histories.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with customers, sales teams, converters, printers, and overseas vendor partners.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve artwork, print quality, and production issues.
• Experience coordinating with international suppliers, including partners in Mexico, Canada, and Asia, is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality control processes, root cause analysis, and corrective action procedures is a plus.

Destiny Packaging's salary range is $80-85k based on experience, education and geographic location.

What's In It For You?

• The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl North America is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!

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Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

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• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

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