Printing Press Operator

Tempo Flexible Packaging; Innisfil; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Printing Press Operator, where you will play a crucial role in producing high-quality packaging solutions. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment that values integrity and respect. You will be responsible for overseeing the printing process, ensuring quality control, and leading a team of assistants. With a focus on sustainability and community values, this role provides an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible work-life balance. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic setting and contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Health and dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus programs

RRSP/DPSP matching

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• Experience in printing and technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review schedules and prepare presses for production.
• Lead a team and ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot printing equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in printing

Tools

Tori system

Printing press equipment

Job description

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Here we grow again! Tempo Flexible Packaging is expanding!

You have been described as positive, always willing to learn new things and use your skills to be the best team member you can be. You are open-minded, and can solve problems and adapt quickly in an ever-changing environment. You thrive in collaborative spaces, where integrity, respect and partnership are at the heart of all decisions. You are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the world, one small but impactful change at a time.

Does this sound like you? If so, we invite you to apply to our Tempo Community as a Printing Press Operator!

At Tempo Flexible Packaging, we are inspiring change for the future. As an award-winning leader in the flexible packaging solutions industry, our vision is to be the preferred partner of sustainable and socially responsible flexible packaging solutions in North America. It has been our goal for over half a century to rethink flexible packaging in a sustainable manner, while respecting our heritage, family values and commitment to forward thinking.

Here, we are a team of inclusive, passionate and genuine people. We use our capabilities to draw strength not only from our uniqueness, but also from our diverse team to drive our vision forward. Working within our core values, we have a positive impact on our peers, partners and community.

Sounds interesting? Here’s what your day would look like as a Printing Press Operator at Tempo:

• Review daily schedules and dockets to determine production, film, inputs, and correct press machines for output, setting up the press to correspond with the information on the docket including sleeves and carries if needed.
• Confirm all supplies and materials are correct and prepared for production, while performing roll and job checks for quality standards, assigning jobs for the Printing Press Assistants when needed.
• 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, monitoring the camera and roll geometry frequently.
• Lead a team of Printing Press Assistants and ensure they remain on task, providing guidance and development opportunities.
• Prepare upcoming scheduled jobs in advance of the current job completion to reduce production gaps.
• Clean blades, pans floor and press, and other light maintenance duties on the press as needed.
• Aid other Printing Press Operators or Printing Press Assistants as necessary.
• Complete any related paperwork and/or computer work for jobs.
• Review, update or create process-control reports and verify correct information for the order and future subsequential orders.
• Setup machine as per process control and fine tunes the machine, so it is running at maximum output without jeopardizing quality or output.
• Assists with and performs set-ups on machines and makes sure equipment is at machine one hour before the set-up.
• Identifies when machines need repair and write work orders or perform repairs if it is a minor maintenance issue; troubleshoots issues on the machines.
• Protect the health and safety of yourself and others by performing safety circle checks on equipment, creating work orders to repair damaged equipment, and keeping common workstations and areas clean.
• Work as a team to overcome shift obstacles, exceed daily department targets and celebrate team successes.
• Promote Tempo’s core values by working within all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required by the Printing and Lamination Supervisor or Manager.

We believe in a positive work-life balance – which may look different for everyone. In the spirit of equity and inclusion, employees of Tempo Flexible Packaging receive the following employee benefits and perks:

• An environment built on the core values of community, genuineness, integrity, partnership, respect and teamwork.
• A better work-life balance provided by a flex-life work schedule; employees work three twelve-hour shifts per week rotating every 2-weeks between day shift and night shift, resulting in a minimum of sixteen days off per month!
• Competitive health and dental benefits, including a flexible healthcare spending account, Employee Assistance Program and employee perks and discounts at a variety of retailers.
• Employee bonus programs, including attendance, referral, uniforms and health and wellness!
• RRSP/DPSP matching, investing in your future each pay!

The salary range for this position begins at $26.00/hour, however, the final compensation will be based on many factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialties and training. We strive to be competitive in the labour market, and the above range represents Tempo’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the salary range at the time of posting.