Flexographic Press Helpers

C-P Flexible Packaging; Aurora; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical, dental, vision,

Pension plan with company match

Bonus program

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

OT Opportunities

Job summary

C-P Flexible Packaging is seeking dedicated Press Helpers at our Aurora plant to support press operators with setup and operation of printing presses. This hands-on role requires staying active, working shift work, and contributing to a fast-paced manufacturing environment in a 24/5 operation.

You will assist with press setup, ink handling, material movement, and waste disposal, while ensuring safety and quality in every run. Overtime opportunities are available in a dynamic production setting.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge is required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Basic writing and communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the press operator with press setup and operations.
• Manage inks, including washing ink units and transporting ink pails using proper roll carts.
• Move raw materials from the staging area to the unwind and remove printed material from the rewind using proper lifting equipment.
• Remove waste from print rolls and recycle or dispose of it appropriately.
• Remove cylinders and anilox rollers using ladders and proper ergonomic techniques.
• Read and understand job dockets; follow direction from operators and supervisors.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Read and follow written instructions

Basic writing and communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

C-P Flexible Packaging is a successful and fast-growing essential manufacturing company that uses an impressive array of digital pre-press and wide-web flexographic printing capabilities and extrusion and adhesive laminators to produce creative flexible packaging solutions for our customers. With a primary focus on serving the food industry, C‑P specializes in roll stock, pouches, re‑sealable packaging and shrink sleeves.

The Aurora plant is currently a 24/5 operation with 8 hours shifts, rotating every two weeks. Days (7a-3p), Afternoons (3p-11p), Midnights (11p-7a), offering both afternoon and midnight shift premiums. Selected candidates must be able to work shift work.

About The Role

We are seeking dedicated Press Helpers at our plant in AURORA, to support our press operators with the setup and operation of printing presses. This role is essential in ensuring efficient production, high‑quality output, and smooth pressroom workflow. If you enjoy hands‑on work, staying active throughout the day, overtime opportunities, and being part of a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the press operator with press setup and operations.
• Manage inks, including washing ink units and transporting ink pails using proper roll carts.
• Move raw materials from the staging area to the unwind and remove printed material from the rewind using proper lifting equipment.
• Remove waste from print rolls and recycle or dispose of it appropriately.
• Remove cylinders and anilox rollers using ladders and proper ergonomic techniques.
• Read and understand job dockets; follow direction from operators and supervisors.

Skills & Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Basic writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 50‑60 lb ink pails approximately every half hour.
• Continuous standing; minimal sitting.
• Regular bending, twisting, and constant back movement.
• Carrying 10‑50 lbs on average every hour.
• Pushing and pulling rolls weighing 1,500‑2,000 lbs using roll carts (about once per hour).
• Climbing ladders and stairs (8‑10 steps) regularly.

Work Environment

• Concrete floors.
• Exposure to inks and solvents (PPE provided and required).
• High noise levels (hearing protection required).
• Fast‑paced environment requiring the ability to keep up with machine speed.
• Non‑climate controlled environment (Hot in the summer, cold in the winter)

What We Offer

• Employer paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Pension plan with generous company match
• Bonus program
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• OT Opportunities