FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR at Bulldog Bag Ltd – Langley, British Columbia

Job Description:

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Company: Bulldog Bag Ltd.
Location: Langley, British Columbia
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Wage: $27.50 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week (overtime as applicable)
Benefits: Extended health, dental, and disability (STD/LTD) benefits

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the Flexographic Printing Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining flexographic printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials in accordance with production specifications, quality standards, and operational efficiency targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses for production runs
• Mount plates/cylinders and perform press adjustments
• Control ink flow, colour consistency, and viscosity
• Conduct test runs and ensure proper registration and print quality
• Monitor production using control systems and make real-time adjustments
• Maintain consistent print quality throughout the production cycle
• Troubleshoot press issues to minimize downtime and waste
• Set up and adjust in-line finishing equipment
• Maintain scrap levels within acceptable thresholds
• Clean and store printing plates and cylinders after use
• Perform routine maintenance and minor mechanical adjustments
• Prepare materials (film, cylinders, inks) ahead of production runs
• Ensure availability of inks, solvents, and supplies
• Complete quality control documentation and production check sheets
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Support and guide Press Helpers as required
• Comply with all Food Safety, product quality, and Occupational Health & Safety policies

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating flexographic printing presses in a manufacturing environment
• Additional experience (4–5+ years) considered an asset
• Experience with multi-colour printing, registration, and quality control processes
• Strong understanding of ink systems, viscosity control, and press adjustments
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot press-related issues
• Ability to maintain consistent quality standards in a fast-paced production setting

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to inks, solvents, and machinery
• Standing for extended periods
• Shift work may be required

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our careers page or via Indeed job board.