Flexographic Press Operator – Night Shift

Our client, a North American leader in plastic product manufacturing with advanced printing capabilities, is hiring experienced Flexographic Press Operators for its Markham, Ontario facility.

This position requires hands-on experience operating fast-paced, fully computerized CI gearless flexographic printing presses. Candidates whose experience is primarily with manual or stack presses may not be suitable for this equipment.

Position Details

·       Permanent, full-time opportunity following a successful one-week assessment period

·       Location: Markham, Ontario

·       Night shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. *Initial training will be completed on the day shift

·       Up to $33/hr with Additional $0.75 per hour night-shift premium

·       5% annual bonus and

·       Two weeks of vacation

·       Comprehensive benefits following the probationary period

Key Responsibilities

·       Set up, operate, and monitor fully computerized CI gearless flexographic printing presses.

·       Complete press setups for production runs, including loading materials, entering settings, calibrating equipment, and preparing inks.

·       Operate fast-paced machinery while consistently meeting production targets and quality requirements.

·       Monitor registration, colour consistency, print quality, and production output throughout each run.

·       Work with eight-colour printing, polyethylene materials, and solvent-based inks.

·       Inspect and test finished printed materials to ensure they meet customer specifications and quality standards.

·       Verify, track, and document raw materials, work-in-progress, waste, and completed production.

·       Troubleshoot press and print-quality issues and complete routine operator-level maintenance.

·       Support and train press assistants and newly hired team members.

·       Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

·       Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and immediately report hazards or equipment concerns.

·       Work overtime or extended shifts, including shifts of up to 12 hours, when required to meet production demands.

Qualifications

·       Minimum three years of recent experience operating fully computerized, gearless CI flexographic printing presses.

·       Demonstrated experience with eight-colour printing.

·       Experience printing on polyethylene materials using solvent-based inks.

·       Strong press setup, operation, troubleshooting, and quality-control experience.

·       Ability to operate and keep pace with fast-running, automated printing equipment.

·       Experience setting up and operating an Allstein FNK flexographic printing press is considered a strong asset.

·       Experience limited primarily to stack presses or manual presses may not meet the technical requirements of this position.

·       High school diploma or equivalent required.

·       Strong time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to train on the day shift before transitioning to nights.

·       Ability and willingness to work overtime during peak production periods.

·       Must be able to reliably commute to the Markham facility for both day-shift training and regular night shifts.

·       Must successfully complete a criminal background check.