Printing Press Lead & Operator - Flexible Packaging

Tempo Flexible Packaging; Innisfil; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Lunch Breaks

Safety Footwear Allowance

Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

Health & Dental Benefits, Annual HCSA,

Wellness Bonus

RRSP/DPSP matching

Learning & Growth resources

Employee Events & Appreciation Days

Attendance Bonus Pay & Overtime Pay

Job summary

Tempo Flexible Packaging is seeking a skilled Printing Press Operator to join our on-site team. You will review schedules, set up presses, manage materials, and ensure output aligns with docket details and customer specifications.

You will lead Printing Press Assistants, maintain quality through color accuracy checks, and perform routine maintenance. Reliable commuting is required, with a focus on safety and teamwork to meet daily production targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Solid understanding of math and measurements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Keen eye for colour accuracy and detail.
• Flexographic printing experience is a plus.
• Must be able to reliably commute to work – own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Review daily schedules and dockets to determine production, film, inputs, and correct press machines for output.
• Confirm all supplies and materials are correct and prepared for production, while performing roll and job checks for quality standards.
• Use Tori to access and enter information for production into the press, system and colour measures; scan UPC and colours accurately per roll.
• Ensure printed material matches the docket as well as art and customer specifications, while monitoring cameras and roll geometry.
• Lead a team of Printing Press Assistants and provide guidance and development opportunities.
• Prepare upcoming scheduled jobs in advance to reduce production gaps.
• Clean blades, pans, floor and press, and perform light maintenance.
• Assist other Printing Press Operators or Assistants as necessary.
• Complete related paperwork and/or computer work for jobs.
• Review, update or create process-control reports and verify information for orders.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Math & measurements

Colour accuracy

Time management

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tori system

Job description

Tempo Flexible Packaging is seeking a skilled Printing Press Operator to join our on-site team. You will review schedules, set up presses, manage materials, and ensure output aligns with docket details and customer specifications.

You will lead Printing Press Assistants, maintain quality through color accuracy checks, and perform routine maintenance. Reliable commuting is required, with a focus on safety and teamwork to meet daily production targets.