Flexographic Press Helpers

C-P Flexible Packaging is a successful and fast-growing essential manufacturing company that uses an impressive array of digital pre-press and wide-web flexographic printing capabilities and extrusion and adhesive laminators to produce creative flexible packaging solutions for our customers. With a primary focus on serving the food industry, C-P specializes in roll stock, pouches, re-sealable packaging and shrink sleeves.

The Aurora plant is currently a 24/5 operation with 8 hours shifts, rotating every two weeks. Days (7a-3p), Afternoons (3p-11p), Midnights (11p-7a), offering both afternoon and midnight shift premiums. Selected candidates must be able to work shift work.

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated Press Helpers at our plant in AURORA , to support our press operators with the setup and operation of printing presses. This role is essential in ensuring efficient production, high-quality output, and smooth pressroom workflow. If you enjoy hands‑on work, staying active throughout the day, overtime opportunities, and being part of a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

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Key Responsibilities

- Assist the press operator with press setup and operations.

- Manage inks, including washing ink units and transporting ink pails using proper roll carts.

- Move raw materials from the staging area to the unwind and remove printed material from the rewind using proper lifting equipment.

- Remove waste from print rolls and recycle or dispose of it appropriately.

- Remove cylinders and anilox rollers using ladders and proper ergonomic techniques.

- Read and understand job dockets; follow direction from operators and supervisors.

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Skills & Qualifications

- Basic mechanical knowledge.

- Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.

- Basic writing and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently within established procedures.

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Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding role requiring:

- Lifting 50–60 lb ink pails approximately every half hour.

- Continuous standing; minimal sitting.

- Regular bending, twisting, and constant back movement.

- Carrying 10–50 lbs on average every hour.

- Pushing and pulling rolls weighing 1,500–2,000 lbs using roll carts (about once per hour).

- Climbing ladders and stairs (8–10 steps) regularly.

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Work Environment

- Concrete floors.

- Exposure to inks and solvents (PPE provided and required).

- High noise levels (hearing protection required).

- Fast‑paced environment requiring the ability to keep up with machine speed.

- Non-climate controlled environment (Hot in the summer, cold in the winter)

What We Offer

- Employer paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

- Pension plan with generous company match

- Bonus program

- Paid vacation and sick days

- Paid holidays

- Life and AD&D insurance

- Company paid short-term disability coverage

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- OT Opportunities