Press Helper

Flexstar Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Profit sharing bonus

Pension plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Flexstar Inc. is seeking a Press Helper for our Richmond, BC facility. You will assist the Press Operator, monitor ink levels, and palletize finished rolls while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on a busy flexographic print line.

Ideal candidates have experience in a press environment, strong manufacturing knowledge, and good communication. The role requires rotating day/night shifts and physical endurance to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a flexographic or graphic litho press environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, afternoons).
• Team player and reliable.
• Capable of standing, walking, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Able to interact with all levels of the organization with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Press Operator with the running of the press to maximize productivity.
• Receive palletized, unprinted rolls from the extrusion team.
• Insert 45lb cylinders into the plastic roll and secure to the press.
• Splice plastic from an old roll onto the new roll for continuity.
• Palletize finished rolls and stage them for shipment.
• Install/uninstall rolls from the press.
• Monitor ink levels and fill ink buckets approximately every 30 minutes.
• Change ink buckets every 30 minutes to 8 hours as needed.
• Support quality checks by comparing samples to a master.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a Supervisor.

Skills

Press operation

Manufacturing processes

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Requisition Number: PRESS005169

• Posted : August 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Would you like to elevate your career with a company that genuinely appreciates your dedication to hard work, safety, and success? Come aboard ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging solutions. Here, you’re not just an employee; you’re part of a dynamic team committed to innovating the future of packaging together!

About Us

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company specializing in innovative, sustainable, and high-performance packaging solutions. Operating over 80 manufacturing centers with 11,000+ employees across three continents, serving food, healthcare, and consumer goods markets.

Reporting to the Production Supervisors, the Press Helper’s role is to assist the Press Operator with the running of the press in a way that maximizes productivity. The Helper will learn how to compare samples of printing to a master sample for quality assurance, monitor ink levels used at the press, fill ink buckets with the proper inks, splice plastic from an old roll onto the new roll for continuity of the print job and palletize finished rolls and stage them for shipment while adhering to safety, quality and workplace organization standards policies and procedures.

You will:

• Assist the Press Operator with the running of the press in a way that maximizes productivity.
• Receive palletized, unprinted rolls from the extrusion team.
• Insert 45lb cylinders into the plastic roll, rolling it onto chucks to be fastened and secured to the press.
• Splice plastic from an old roll onto the new roll for continuity of the print job.
• Palletize finished rolls and staging them for shipment.
• Install/uninstall rolls from the press.
• Monitor ink levels used at the press, filling ink buckets with the proper paint, approximately every 30 minutes.
• Change ink buckets every 30 minutes to 8 hours depending on the needs of the printing job and connecting hoses as required.
• Assist the Press Operator with comparing samples of printing and comparing it to a master sample for quality assurance.
• Other duties as assigned by a Supervisor.

What you have to offer:

• Experience in a flexographic or graphic litho press environment.
• You have a good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• You have mechanical aptitude.
• You have effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You are able to work 8-hour rotating shifts, days, nights & afternoons.
• You’re a team player and reliable.
• You can meet the bona fide physical requirements to carry out the duties of the role, including standing, walking, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50lbs regularly.
• You can work with all levels of the organization and demonstrate a positive “can-do” attitude.

What we have to offer

• A competitive compensation package that includes paid time off, profit share bonus, pension and comprehensive flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family’s needs.
• Allowances for Safety Boots, Tools, Prescription Safety Eyewear & Custom Molded Ear Plugs.
• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivated work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career.