Posted 3 days ago
Press Operator
@ Labelink
Pickering, Ontario
Overview
Labelink is hiring a full-time Press Operator to learn and run printing presses for labels, flexible packaging and related products. The work covers press setup, running one to six colour jobs, die-cutting, post-production cleanup and quality checks against customer proofs. The posting asks for 1-3 years of printing plant experience, weekend and overtime flexibility, and lifting 50 lbs, and offers training and a full benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Set up presses, including stock, dies, plates and doctor blades
- Run one to six colour jobs and die-cut products
- Verify job tickets and customer-approved proofs
- Clean and maintain presses and components after runs
- Store and file plate records
Requirements summary:
- 1-3 years of experience in a printing plant
- Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Able to read English or French and follow instructions
- Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for 8-hour shifts
- Good colour vision
- Flexible for weekend and overtime work
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness, Paid training |
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Labelink
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Labelink offre des solutions d'impression et plusieurs types d'applications pour plusieurs industries.
Full company description
ABOUT LABELINK. Labelink is a North American manufacturer of commercial printing and packaging solutions, including pressure-sensitive labels in rolls or sheets, flat carton or plastic boxes, promotional boxes, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, RFID labels and business forms. The company also offers solutions for publishing, direct mail, and marketing. Since 2004, Labelink is bridging the gap between purchasing, marketing and operations with a one-stop-shop based on a consultative approach and backed by business intelligence insights. With 11 plants across Canada and the United States, Labelink is a trusted partner for hundreds of regional and national brands. We serve a diverse range of clients in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, health & beauty, chemical & industrial, transportation, nutraceutical, pulp and paper, and retail industries. _____________ À PROPOS DE LABELINK. Labelink est un fabricant canadien de solutions d’impression commerciale et d’emballages, incluant étiquettes autocollantes en rouleaux ou en feuilles, boites en carton plat ou plastique, coffrets promotionnels, emballages souples, manchons thermorétractables, étiquettes RFID et formulaires d’affaires. L’entreprise offre également des solutions pour l’édition, le publipostage et le marketing. Depuis 2004, Labelink comble le fossé entre les achats, le marketing et les opérations grâce à un guichet unique basé sur une approche consultative et soutenu par l’analyse de données et l’intelligence d’affaires. Avec 11 usines au Canada et aux États-Unis, Labelink est un véritable partenaire pour des centaines de marques régionales et nationales. Nous desservons un vaste éventail de clients dans des secteurs divers : aliments et boissons, pharmaceutique, santé et beauté, chimique et industriel, transport, nutraceutique et vente au detail.
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,206
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 138
- Reported office locations
- 9201 Rue Claveau, Montreal, Quebec H1J 2C8, CA
- 1800 Ironstone Manor, Unit 2, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3J9, CA
- 400 Michener Road, Unit 1, Guelph, Ontario N1K 1E4, CA
- 1140 Boulevard Industriel, Granby, Quebec J2J 1A4, CA
- 18 Blackjack Rd, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22405, US
- 2915 N Progress Dr, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911, US
- 2550 United Ln, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007, US
- Business categories
- Consumer Goods
- Packaging Services
- Logistics
- Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing
- Retail
- Automotive
- Industrial
- 3D Printing
- Printing
- Pharmaceutical
- Aerospace
- Other recorded names
- Labelink
- Specialties
- Digital Printing
- Flexible Packaging
- Shrink Sleeves
- Labels
- RFID
- Wrap
- Flexographic Printing
- and Pouches
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
ABOUT LABELINK. Labelink is a North American manufacturer of commercial printing and packaging solutions, including pressure-sensitive labels in rolls or sheets, flat carton or plastic boxes, promotional boxes, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, RFID labels and business forms. The company also offers solutions for publishing, direct mail, and marketing. Since 2004, Labelink is bridging the gap between purchasing…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Printing Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2004 |
| Specialties | Digital PrintingFlexible PackagingShrink SleevesLabelsRFIDWrapFlexographic Printingand Pouches |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 24 |
| View page |
Labelink is a North American leader in printing solutions and an essential service provider to the packaging industry, offering products such as labels, flexible packaging (pouches), shrink sleeves, and RFID labels. We are also committed to sustainable packaging solutions that support the ecological goals of our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Learn all safety features (nip points etc.) on the press as well as electrical and press components.
- Read, examine and understand various section of the job ticket detailing the customer specifications to confirm components needed to set up the job.
- Learn how to set up the press by installing: stock; die; mounting and setting printing plates on cylinders and anilox safely; install and remove doctor blades safely;
- Learn how to key in codes etc. on console keyboard/touchscreen of computerized press.
- Read operating procedure to ensure job duties and processes follow the quality management system and operates press accordingly.
- Learn how to and runs 1 color, up to 6-color jobs and 1 ply.in the first 6-12 months.
- Learn 4-color process and 1-2 spot colors.
- Learn how to die-cut, troubleshoot and set tension.
- Verify final proof approved by customer.
- Identification of product on ticket (regular or pharmaceutical)
- Verification of the related die on the ticket and proceed to die transfer to the appropriate press – removal of yellow circle on the board
- Transmit tickets and records relative to the customer’s plates to press operator – removal of green circle
- Perform wash-up as necessary and clean the press and remove accessories with the assistance of the Press Helper.
Post production:
- Learn how to remove components after press run.
- Store and file plate records
- Remove order from the board when printing is finished
- Recover and clean cylinders and other components removed from the press.
- Verify plate condition and proceed to storage
- Does wash-up and cleans the press and components.
- Matching of plate file with the related semi-finished product
- Pick up dirty rags
- Performs any other production related work assignment as requested by the Lead Hand or production management.
Education & Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience in a printing plant
- Good attention to detail, mechanically and technical inclined
- Must be able to follow instructions and teachable
- Good reading and comprehension in English and or French.
- Methodical and organized person
- Flexibility able to work weekend and overtime when required.
- Efficiency; Observation skills
- Must have good vision and able to differentiate colors
- Excellent quality driven work habits
- Able to lift 50 lbs and to stand for 8 hours in a shift
- Good team work and attitude.
- Willing to learn press operation
- Will train
Why join us:
Our vision is to transform the packaging industry by consolidating key players, investing in technology, and creating a respectful, stimulating, and dynamic work environment.
Additionally, you will:
- Enjoy the opportunity to grow in an environment that values and trusts you.
- Be part of a culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and professionalism.
- Join a friendly, stimulating, and supportive team.
- Develop your career with pride, supported by training projects tailored to your professional interests.
- Benefit from funding for skill development training.
- Enjoy a full range of competitive benefits, including comprehensive group insurance, travel insurance, health accounts, telemedicine, EAP, collective RRSP/TFSA, corporate events, an additional week of vacation during the year-end holidays, and much more!
- We are an equal opportunity employer and accommodates candidates with disabilities. If contacted for an interview and you require accommodation, we will work with you to support your needs.
If this position interests you, apply today by sending us your resume!
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