Night Shift - Flexographic Press Operator (3-Day Work Week)

Smyth Companies, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Smyth Companies, LLC, located in Minneapolis, MN, is hiring a Night Shift Flexographic Press Operator on a compressed 3-day work week. You will set up and operate a Comco flexographic press to produce premium labels and packaging.

This role rewards mechanical aptitude and printing experience, offering hourly pay of $30–$40, overtime after 40 hours, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, disability and life insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• 4+ years of printing or press operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a Comco flexographic press.
• Produce high-quality labels and packaging meeting production and quality standards.
• Monitor and reduce material waste while keeping the press stocked and running efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Printing/press experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Comco flexographic press

Label printing machinery

Job description

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Night Shift - Flexographic Press Operator (3-Day Work Week)

Press Operations Full Time Operative Minneapolis, MN, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2210

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Smyth is hiring a skilled Flexographic Press Operator to join our growing team at our facility centrally located in the Twin Cities. If you have printing experience and strong mechanical aptitude, this is a great opportunity to work a compressed 3-day schedule while producing high-quality labels and packaging.

Joining Smyth with experience that includes c old foil, h ot stamp dies, r otary screens, and/or t actile varnishes AND you can deliver consistent quality throughput, your overall compensation would reflect those experiences.

Schedule

• 12.25-hour shifts (36.75 hours/week)
• Overtime available (paid after 40 hours)
• Competitive pay, $30-$40 per hour, based on experience and bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate a Comcoflexographic press
• Produce high-quality labels while meeting production and quality standards
• Monitor and reduce material waste
• Ensure press is fully stocked and running efficiently
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• 4+ years of printing or press operation experience

Preferred:

• Flexographic printing experience
• Experience with:
  • Cold foil
  • Hot stamp dies
  • Rotary screens
  • Tactile varnishes
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or BRC quality systems

What We're Looking For

• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Why Join Smyth?

At Smyth, we create premium labels and packaging that help our customers stand out. You'll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and pride in the work we do every day.