Our client, a North American leader in plastic product manufacturing with advanced printing capabilities, is hiring experienced Flexographic Press Operators for its Markham, Ontario facility.

This position requires hands-on experience operating rapid-paced, fully computerized CI gearless flexographic printing presses. Candidates whose experience is primarily with manual or stack presses may not be suitable for this equipment.

Press Operator Details

- Permanent, full-time opportunity following a successful one-week assessment period
- Location: Markham, Ontario
- Night shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. *Initial training will be completed on the day shift
- Up to $33/hr with Additional $1.50 per hour night-shift premium
- 5% annual bonus and
- Two weeks of vacation
- Comprehensive benefits following the probationary period

Press Operator Responsibilities

- Set up, operate, and monitor fully computerized CI gearless flexographic printing presses.
- Complete press setups for production runs, including loading materials, entering settings, calibrating equipment, and preparing inks.
- Operate fast-paced machinery while consistently meeting production targets and quality requirements.
- Monitor registration, colour consistency, print quality, and production output throughout each run.
- Work with eight-colour printing, polyethylene materials, and solvent-based inks.
- Inspect and test finished printed materials to ensure they meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Verify, track, and document raw materials, work-in-progress, waste, and completed production.




- Troubleshoot press and print-quality issues and complete routine operator-level maintenance.
- Support and train press assistants and newly hired team members.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and immediately report hazards or equipment concerns.
- Work overtime or extended shifts, including shifts of up to 12 hours, when required to meet production demands.

Press Operator Qualifications

- Minimum three years of recent experience operating fully computerized, gearless CI flexographic printing presses.
- Demonstrated experience with eight-colour printing.
- Experience printing on polyethylene materials using solvent-based inks.
- Solid press setup, operation, troubleshooting, and quality-control experience.
- Ability to operate and keep pace with fast-running, automated printing equipment.
- Experience setting up and operating an Allstein FNK flexographic printing press is considered a strong asset.
- Experience limited primarily to stack presses or manual presses may not meet the technical requirements of this position.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to train on the day shift before transitioning to nights.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime during peak production periods.
- Must be able to reliably commute to the Markham facility for both day-shift training and regular night shifts.
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check.

📌 Flexographic Press Operator - KIT Recruitment (Markham)
🏢 KIT Recruitment
📍 Markham