Yellow Folder Coordinator - 6 Month Contract

• Gathering PDF files and approved colour proofs
• Adding blank process condition sheets for supervisors/operators
• Including sample request sheets for colour standard creation
• Creating and mounting colour board standards once samples are validated in ColourCert
• Prepare Yellow Folders for repeat jobs, including:
• Ensuring updated PDFs and proofs are included
• Confirming completed/typed process condition sheets from previous runs
• Including the approved colour target boards

• Issue Yellow Folders to Mounting and Press Room departments based on schedule
• Use production scheduling tools (e.g., PSA, Radius system)
• Work with the Graphics department to obtain up‑to‑date PDFs for new or modified orders

• Communicate with Press Supervisors when process condition information is missing or incomplete
• Participate in issue‑resolution discussions when jobs are paused due to production concerns

• Pick up completed Yellow Folders daily from Press
• Audit contents to ensure all required components are present, including:

• PDFs
• Proofs
• Completed process condition sheets
• Samples
• Colour boards
• Verify colour standards using X‑Rite / ColourCert and Pantone Live when required

• Maintain an organized library of Yellow Folders, proofs, PDFs, and colour boards.
• File folders in numerical order using plate numbers for easy retrieval
• Obsolete outdated content such as proofs, PDFs, colour boards, or standards following established procedures
• Ensure correct digital file building and organization in electronic systems

• Follow instruction sheets for saving samples and creating colour standards
• Assist with measuring colour, handling custom colours, and validating standards through colour‑measurement systems

• Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any job or department specific SOP’s.

• SOP’s may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)

• Employee Health and Safety
• GFSI (Safe Quality Food packaging) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured.
• SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP’s
• Must work within productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.

• Experience in a pre‑press, print production, or quality‑control environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret proofs, PDFs, and colour standards.
• Comfortable using production software (Radius, PSA, ColourCert, etc.).
• Strong communication skills for cross‑department collaboration.

• Knowledge of flexographic or lithographic printing processes.
• Experience with X‑Rite devices, Pantone Live, or colour‑management systems.

• Accuracy & Detail Orientation – Ensures all Yellow Folders contain complete and correct materials.
• Process Discipline – Follows established workflows and maintains consistency.
• Cross‑Functional Support – Acts as a reliable partner to Press, Graphics, and Mounting teams.
• Problem‑Solving – Helps resolve discrepancies in documentation or standards.
• Time Management – Works efficiently to meet production deadlines.

• Ability to move between departments (Press Room, Mounting, Pre‑Press).
• Ability to handle printed materials, folders, boards, and sample sheets.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.

• Fast‑paced production environment.
• Daily coordination with multiple teams and frequent communication.
• Requires high levels of organization and focused task management.

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