Printer Operations Associate

About Us

Ilir Sela started Slice with the belief that local pizzerias deserve all of the advantages of major franchises without compromising their independence. Starting with his family’s pizzerias, we now empower over tens of thousands of restaurants with the technology, services, and collective power that owners need to better serve their digitally minded customers and build lasting businesses. We’re growing and adding more talent to help fulfill this valuable ission. That’s where you come in.

The Challenge to Solve

We’re quickly growing our pizzeria supplies division, launching in-house production of custom-printed pizza boxes. We’re seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lead Digital Print Operator to run our new industrial digital printer. This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who thrives in a production environment, enjoys solving problems on the fly, and is excited about building new processes from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-volume digital printers designed for corrugated cardboard.
• Manage daily print queues and prioritize jobs for optimal workflow.
• Use and troubleshoot RIP software to prepare, adjust, and send files to the press.
• Perform regular maintenance, cleaning, and calibration to ensure consistent print quality.
• Monitor print output for color accuracy, registration, and overall quality standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or software issues and coordinate with service technicians when needed.
• Assist with or oversee downstream finishing processes including bundling and shrink-wrapping.
• Track material usage and job data for production reporting.
• Collaborate with production and CX teams to ensure job specs are met and timelines are hit.
• Provide input into workflow improvements and help establish SOPs for future scale.
• Support training of additional operators as the team grows.
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating industrial digital presses (corrugated experience a plus).
• Strong familiarity with RIP software (e.g., Fiery, Onyx, Caldera, or similar).
• Experience working with large job queues and tight production timelines.
• Technical troubleshooting skills, both hardware and software.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of print quality standards.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving production environment.
  

Preferred but Not Required

• Experience with finishing processes (bundling, shrink-wrapping, cutting).
• Knowledge of color calibration, profiles, and ICC standards.
• Forklift certification or familiarity with material handling. 

Extras

Working at Slice comes with a comprehensive set of benefits, but here are some of the unexpected highlights:

• Flexible PTO
• Market leading medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401K matching up to 4%
• Personal development & wellness reimbursement/stipend
• Weekly pizza stipend (Yes, that’s a thing!)

Salary Range: $60-70K + benefits. 

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Pizza brings people together. Slice is no different. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. We are also proud members of the Diversity Mark NI initiative as a Bronze Member.