Experienced Press Operator (Flexographic)

We Are Hiring:

Position: Experienced Press Operator (Flexographic)

Location: Woodland, WA

Pay: $23.56 – $38.29 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Occasional Mandatory Overtime

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
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed

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 KRobles@optistaffing.com

OR

Call Grant at 360.553.7222 or email GFilbert@optistaffing.com

To schedule an interview or drop by for a walk-in interview:

Address: 703 Broadway St, Suite 690, Vancouver, WA 98660