Print Shop Craftsman

About Us

At Monrovia we are dedicated to creating a more beautiful world by selecting and growing plants of superior quality. We know that creating a beautiful garden or landscape is about connecting to the beauty of nature. We use our hearts, minds, and hands to nurture plants for all types of landscapes. Our passion for plants, use of natural processes, and our years of experience result in plants that enable consumers to achieve a landscape of exceptional beauty and share in the joy that comes from creating healthy living spaces.

About the Role

The Print Shop Craftsman will operate the in-house digital printing presses and Die cutters to produce plant labels in a fast-paced environment. As a Print Shop Craftsman, you will use your knowledge and expertise in digital printing and production to maintain Monrovia’s print quality standards and generate labels on time to meet our shipping schedules.

This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, pragmatic problem-solving, initiative, attention to detail, proactive troubleshooting skills, and commitment to quality. Employment Status: Full-time Shift: 730am to 4pm (hours can change based on business needs) Compensation: Hourly What You'll Do Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities

You will... Participate in and coordinate all aspects of onsite print operations, including utilizing print software, hardware, and operating and maintaining associated equipment. Troubleshoot issues that affect digital print quality or final cut of labels. Utilize Print Shop Coach and outside tech service providers to resolve issues outside the scope of operator resolution.

Demonstrate mechanical/technical aptitude to diagnose and troubleshoot die cutter issues including die plate removal and installation, internal settings adjustments to correct improper cuts. Initiate and participate in the printing, bundling, and distribution of labels to the field. Collaborate with shipping department and label assembly teams to maintain an efficient workflow onsite.

Implement process improvements as directed by Print Shop Coach. Interact with Print Shop Coach and marketing team to ensure color, proper paper stock and design quality are maintained, and identify and troubleshoot when a design file is missing an image or other information. Inventory supply of toner, paper, and other materials weekly and request re-order as needed.

Interact with our IT and marketing team to resolve missing data or errors in data as necessary. Apply knowledge of digital color management and ensure the print process correctly matches established color standards, adjusting equipment as needed. Manage equipment cleanliness and maintenance. Follow quality control processes to ensure print systems meet established standards.

Perform other related duties to benefit the mission of the company as assigned.

Who you are

You… Highly detail oriented and able to catch visual errors or changes. Comfortable learning and using new software. Ability and willingness to ask questions and take initiative. Excellent organizational skills. Able to work flexible hours, potentially multiple shifts within one day Able to maintain workspace clean and free of clutter.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good concept of color management (i.e. matching colors, ensuring color and print quality are high). Team player with the ability and desire to implement MNQ processes to improve productivity while maintaining quality standards. Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is desired but not required.

Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1 year’s experience working with digital printing equipment, copiers, and software or 3 years’ experience at Monrovia in the label assembly process and are interested in mechanical processes. Experience working in a fast-paced customer-oriented environment Basic knowledge of operating Computers including Excel Benefits at Monrovia When you participate in our 401(k) plan, you’ll get a company match of up to 4%.

You will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision and life insurance. You’ll be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices. You'll earn paid vacation Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable Georgia labor laws, including E-Verify. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is safe, inclusive, and free from harassment or discrimination.