Photo Conversion Specialist

We are seeking detail-oriented, careful, and tech-savvy Image Digitization Specialists to join our Photo Scanning & Archival team. In this role, you will be directly responsible for preserving irreplaceable family history by handling, inspecting, and scanning delicate photographic media, including photographic prints, 35mm slides, and film negatives, using customized in-house hardware and software. You will ensure proper file organization, accurate metadata labeling, and the highest standards of digital capture for customers nationwide., * Digital Photo Conversion: Safely scan and convert various physical photographic materials into high-resolution digital formats using proprietary in-house hardware and scanning software.

• Format Versatility: Set up and operate specialized scanning stations designed to handle diverse media types, including standard photo prints of all sizes, mounted slides (e.g., 35mm), and film negatives.
• Archival Handling: Exercise extreme care and proper handling techniques when working with fragile, vintage, and irreplaceable customer photo assets to preserve their physical integrity.
• File Organization &* Asset Management:* Organize, rename, label, and route digitized image batches within internal file structures to ensure proper order groupings and customer delivery.
• Performance &* Quota Goals:* Maintain consistent throughput, turnaround metrics, and quality standards established by department leadership in a fast-paced production setting.
• Database &* Workflow Review:* Check and follow specific order instructions, special requests, and batch notes within our internal order management system.
• Data Integrity &* Customer Privacy:* Maintain strict confidentiality, security, and respectful data integrity for all personal customer media.
• Station Upkeep: Maintain a spotless, clean, and dust-free scanning environment to safeguard optical equipment and delicate film/photo emulsions.

• Photographic &* Digital Media Handling:*
• Prior experience handling photographic media (prints, negatives, slides) or working with flatbed/high-speed scanners is preferred.
• Familiarity with image formats (JPEG, TIFF, PNG) and basic image properties (resolution, DPI) is a plus.
• Experience with photo editing software (such as Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom) is welcomed, though we will train motivated candidates.
• Technical &* Software Literacy:* Proficient with basic computer navigation, email (Gmail), web browsers (Google Chrome), and spreadsheets (Google Sheets, OpenOffice, or Excel).
• Dexterity &* Detail Orientation: *Exceptional precision, gentle hands for fragile physical materials, and a keen eye for visual clarity, alignment, and orientation.
• Communication &* Mindset:* Clear, polite verbal and written communication, a positive attitude, and a strong sense of urgency in a production-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand at a computer workstation consistently throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Walking on level surfaces periodically throughout the day.
• Reaching above shoulder height or below waist level to retrieve or store materials.
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 lbs. using proper lifting techniques., * Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Schedule: Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) on assigned shifts, including required weekend coverage.

• Base Pay: Starting at $18.00/hour with additional differential pay for 3rd shift.
• Incentives: Opportunity for quarterly performance-based pay.
• Benefits Package: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Short-Term & Long-Term Disability; Life Insurance; Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays; Employee Referral Bonuses; and Generous Employee Discounts on iMemories digitization services.