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Proof Reader
S.M. Jaleel & Company Limited
- San Fernando
- Not disclosed
- Permanent full-time
- Updated 03/10/2025
- HR Department
The Proof Reader plays a crucial role in managing packaging processes from putting the packaging together, generatint the FAW and liasing with the printers on art.
The Proof Reader plays a crucial role in managing packaging processes from putting the packaging together, generatint the FAW and liasing with the printers on art.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Internal Communication:
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure that all relevant and accurate information is placed on the packaging, includes the below but is not limited to:
-Marketing:design
-Purchasing Department: Part numbers
- R & D: Ingredient listng and nutritional panel
- Quality Assurance: Final Label Dimensions
-Manufacturing: Label templates/keylines, dimensions and eye mark
-Legal: Regulatory
-Creative Director: Colour approval
-Master Data Manager - Barcodes
Design and Layout:
- Create packaging layouts for labels, cans and aseptic packs.
- Ensure all mandatory information (such as ingredients, nutritional facts, barcodes and legal requirements) is accurately placed on labels.
- Conduct spelling checks to maintain accuracy.
- Conduct Barcode and QR Code Test to ensure scan ability and the bars and digits must be accurate.
- Preparation and submission of label approval form.
- Read and become familiar with the labelling regulation for the countries to which we export product.
- Modification of existing labels.
Supplier Liaison:
- Coordinate with suppliers (printing companies) to obtain necessary specifications and templates.
- Provide Finished Artwork (FAW) to label suppliers.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding digitial proofs - review and approvals.
Regulatory Bodies Liaison:
- Submit labels for approval to the various regulatory bodies as required:
-Food and Drugs Trinidad and Tobago
-Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI)
-Jamaica Bureau of Standards (BSJ)
-US FDA
-Canadian Food Inspection Authority
Brand Consistency:
- Ensure packaging designs accurately represent the company's brand and ethos.
- Collaborate with Upwork graphic designers to finalize packaging text and graphics
Presentation:
- Technical and Business Summaries for both technical and non-technical persons
- Present final label layouts to stakeholders and company managers.
Library:
- Maintain a library of current and obsolete packaging - packaging database.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Education: BSc in Business Adminsitration/Marketing/Graphic Arts
Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or a FMCG environment.
Industry Knowledge: Expertise in a manufacturing, quality standards and print production process.
Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint.
Ref: Proof Reader
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S.M. Jaleel & Company Limited
- Otaheite Industrial Estate, South Oropouche,, Fyzabad, Trinidad
- (868) 677-7520/7523
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