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Experienced Press Operator (Flexographic)

Woodland, WA 98674

Industry: Skilled Trades/Light Industrial Job Number: 84674

Job Description


We Are Hiring: 

Position: Experienced Press Operator (Flexographic)

Location: Woodland, WA

Pay: $23.56 – $38.29 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Who We Are:
Our Client is a manufacturing team focused on quality, growth, and long-term careers. This role offers hands-on training, opportunities for advancement, and a workplace built on integrity, accountability, engagement, and compassion.

What You’ll Do:

  • Set up and operate a variety of Flexographic cell presses:

    • Paper press: runs up to 10 colors, water-based inks (W&H60 MIRAFLEX CL-10 color)

    • Film press: runs up to 8 colors, solvent-based inks (UTECO ONYX, 34" and 50") 

  • Oversee the production process from printing/film, drying, food-safe lamination, slitting, and converting material into bags or pouches ready for delivery

  • Read and follow work orders and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

  • Continuously monitor print quality, including ink density, dot gain, color, register, repeat, web width, and print-to-start

  • Report maintenance issues immediately when identified

  • Manage roll tags to ensure accurate paper/film usage and inventory

  • Perform proper startup, cleanup, and shutdown procedures

  • Accurately complete and maintain QC database entries at job start-up and completion of each printed roll

  • Provide leadership and guidance to 1–2 operators, including training, workflow coordination, and performance oversight

What’s In It for You:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Life insurance

  • 7 paid holidays (after 90 days of service)

  • Generous PTO accrual starting day one

  • Training, recognition, and long-term growth opportunities

What You Need to Have:

  • Flexographic printing experience

  • Ability to read and understand printing terminology and work orders

  • Strong attention to detail and quality control

  • Leadership or supervisory experience

The Musts:

  • 3–5 years of flexographic press operator experience

  • Experience with wide web and CI presses

  • 3–5 years printing with water-based and solvent-based inks

  • Understanding of film and paper web tension and taper

  • Ability to troubleshoot issues and communicate corrective actions

  • Experience using X-Rite spectrodensitometer color proofing systems

  • Solid understanding of color theory

  • Experience supervising 1–2 operators or small team leadership

Preferred:

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

  • Experience with food-safe lamination and pouch/bag production

Next Steps:
Please respond with an updated resume!

Call Kristian at 360.553.7223 or email [email protected]
OR
Call Grant at 360.553.7222 or email [email protected]

To schedule an interview or drop by for a walk-in interview:
Address: 703 Broadway St, Suite 690, Vancouver, WA 98660

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Kristian Robles

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About Woodland, WA

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