With more than years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since and, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Quality Control Operator to join the team based in Witham. This role is responsible for ensuring all final artwork files meet agreed quality standards before release, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance and right-first-time delivery.
Working closely with Artwork, Production and Project Management teams, the Quality Control Operator will check digital packaging files for content accuracy, technical print compliance, brand consistency and legal/regulatory requirements. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Quality Control & Proofreading
1. Accurately check digital packaging artwork files in line with the QA manual and client specifications
2. Proofread all copy, data and legal text, highlighting errors and issues where required
3. Ensure colour, images and graphics match the approved client brief and brand guidelines
4. Verify that artwork is print-ready and technically correct, including sizes, line thicknesses, barcodes and printer specifications
5. Check printability and flag any potential production or prepress risks
Compliance, Brand & Technical Standards
6. Read, understand and apply customer, legal and regulatory specifications across all packaging artwork
7. Ensure files conform to client corporate guidelines, style guides and master artwork standards
8. Maintain strong brand awareness and support consistency across full product ranges, including hero SKUs
9. Ensure adherence to company SOPs, industry standards and client ways of working
Workflow, Systems & Reporting
10. Log and maintain accurate project and quality information within the project tracking system
11. Record time spent on projects and document quality issues or corrective actions
12. Ensure relevant stakeholders have up-to-date information on project status and quality concerns
13. Work within agreed production workflows and deadlines
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
14. Attend project or production meetings to understand artwork and quality requirements
15. Communicate clearly and effectively with Artwork, Production and Project Management teams
16. Actively participate within the pod or team, supporting a collaborative, right-first-time approach
17. Make recommendations to management for improvements to quality processes, tools and reporting
18. Support additional tasks and responsibilities as required
Skills & Experience
19. Previous experience in quality control, proofreading or artwork checking within a packaging, print or reprographics environment
20. Strong understanding of FMCG retail packaging, print and prepress processes
21. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
22. Confident proofreading skills, including technical, legal and regulatory content
23. Proficient in relevant software, including Adobe Acrobat and Cloudflow/Hub X Max
24. Strong IT skills and ability to work accurately with digital systems
25. Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment
26. Clear and confident communicator, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Personal Attributes
27. Methodical and quality-driven with a right-first-time mindset
28. Reliable, adaptable and self-motivated
29. Calm and focused under pressure
30. Collaborative and supportive team member
31. Committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement
Propelis, is a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than years, Propelis commences operations with, employees in + countries, nearly $ billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over, leading companies.