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 hour shifts, rotating every two weeks. Days (7 a-3 p), Afternoons (3 p-11 p) and Midnights (11 p-7 a), 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.

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.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 50-60 lb ink pails approximately every half hour.
• Continuous standing; minimal sitting.
• Regular bending, twisting, and constant back movement.
• Carrying 10-50 lb on average every hour.
• Pushing and pulling rolls weighing 1,500-2,000 lb using roll carts (about once per hour).
• Climbing ladders and stairs (8-10 steps) regularly.

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.

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).