PRINTING DIRECT - Innisfil - Tempo Flexible Packaging

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PRINTING DIRECT - Printing Press Assistant

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Are you looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself? Be a part of a growing, dedicated team where culture matters?

Do you want to learn a new skill while maintaining a positive work-life balance?

Are you willing to learn? Do you have a positive open-minded team-attitude?

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

We invite you to apply to join our Tempo community

We are looking for full-time, Position seeking long-term employment.

About this Position: A Printing Press Assistant's main function is to assist the Printing Press Operator with the set-up, processing and checking of print jobs. During set up they will be required to collect dockets, prepare sleeves and inks as well as the colour standard. Maintaining a superior level of quality of printed material is essential to meeting and exceeding customer expectations and Tempo's internal quality expectations.

Printing Press Assistants are to maintain an organized, stocked and clean work area throughout the printing process.

What you would do as a Printing Press Assistant:

• Get dockets for jobs and prepare sleeves, inks and color stands for the next job
• Order required film for a job using TORI
• Check material before loading to ensure we are printing on the correct side
• Obtain setup rolls and ensure wash up solvents are filled
• Confirm sludge tanks have room for wash-ups
• Check aniloxes in the press to ensure color standards are met and get any aniloxes that need to be changed
• Arrange sleeves on the cart to correspond with where they will go in the press
• Place inks in front of the pumps they will need to be connected to
• Upon completion of a job, clean units that need a color change
• Open caps to change the sleeves after racking out the units
• Put drain hose into an empty pail while ink pumping to drain old solvent and ink out of the pump
• Clean anilox rollers that come out of the press once the calibration is complete
• Clean ink splashes on sleeve end, return to rack and get the next sleeves and inks
• Calibrate viscosities and check inks to maintain color
• Maintain clean ink trays and rebuild doctor blades when necessary

Who We Are:

Tempo Flexible Packaging is a client centric brand focused vertically integrated partner of custom flexible packaging solutions. We are inspiring change for the future. Our Vision is to be the preferred partner of sustainable and socially responsible flexible packaging solutions in North America. Team Tempos focus is to rethink flexible packaging in a sustainable manner, we respect our heritage, family values and commitment to forward thinking.

We are a team of friendly and passionate people. We are optimistic about our capabilities and draw strength, not only from our uniqueness, but also from the drive and passion of our people who carry our values and vision forward. Working together we have a positive impact on our team, partners and community.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity
• Genuine
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Partner
• Community

What will make us really love you:

• Analytical skills – ability to identify a problem, investigate to find out relevant facts, and find a logical solution
• Critical thinking – resolve challenges as they happen or prepare preemptive solutions when you predict a challenge might happen
• Attention to detail – thinks through the fine points of every task, large or small, and does not get distracted when working to complete tasks to a deadline
• Communication skills – ability to give and receive information effectively
• Team working skills – engage and work well with others to achieve a shared goal in an effective way

What you'll love about us:

• Our People First Culture – At Tempo Flexible Packaging, we embody our values and live them every day. We know that family and health come first, and that's a nonnegotiable for us
• Work that Stays at Work – A work life balance
• Health Benefits – Health, dental, lifestyle and wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Prepare for the Future – Benefit from RRSP matching that contributes towards your savings.
• A Culture of Learning and Growth – We want you to keep learning and growing. We provide access to many learning tools that you can take advantage of for personal and professional capabilities development

What you will do as a Printing Press Assistant:

• Order required film for a job using TORI.
• Check material before loading to ensure we are printing on the correct side.
• Obtain setup rolls and ensure wash up solvents are filled.
• Confirm sludge tanks have room for wash-ups.
• Check aniloxes in the press to ensure color standards are met and get any aniloxes that need to be changed.
• Arrange sleeves on the cart to correspond with where they will go in the press.
• Place inks in front of the pumps they will need to be connected to.
• Upon completion of a job, clean units that need a color change.
• Open caps to change the sleeves after racking out the units.
• Put drain hose into an empty pail while ink pumping to drain old solvent and ink out of the pump.
• Clean anilox rollers that come out of the press once the calibration is complete
• Clean ink splashes on sleeve end, return to rack and get the next sleeves and inks.
• Calibrate viscosities and check inks to maintain color.
• Maintain clean ink trays and rebuild doctor blades when necessary.
• Other duties, tasks and responsibilities may be assigned by your Manager / TFP management.

Requirements (Job Specification)

• Grade 12 education or equivalent preferred
• Basic mechanical skills
• Basic knowledge of math and units of measurement
• Superior time management skills and excellent organization skills
• Experience in the flexographic printing industry would be an asset

FlexLife Schedule

• 12-HR shift, 3 days a week
• Bi-weekly rotation (days/nights)
• 7:00AM to 7:00pm OR 7:00pm to 7:00AM
• Work 36 hours, paid for 40 hours*
• 16 days off a month*

Compliance

• This role is posted to fill existing vacancies within the organization.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used in resume screening or hiring decisions.
• In accordance with Ontario's Pay Transparency legislation, the expected wage range for this role is $20.00-$24.00 per hour.
• The final compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
• While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Who We Are:

Tempo Flexible Packaging is a client centric brand focused vertically integrated partner of custom flexible packaging solutions. We are inspiring change for the future. Our Vision is to be the preferred partner of sustainable and socially responsible flexible packaging solutions in North America. Team Tempos focus is to rethink flexible packaging in a sustainable manner, we respect our heritage, family values and commitment to forward thinking.

We are a team of friendly and passionate people. We are optimistic about our capabilities and draw strength, not only from our uniqueness, but also from the drive and passion of our people who carry our values and vision forward. Working together we have a positive impact on our team, partners and community.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity
• Genuine
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Partner
• Community

What you\'ll love about us:

• Our People First Culture – At Tempo Flexible Packaging, we embody our values and live them every day. We know that family and health come first, and that's a nonnegotiable for us
• Work that Stays at Work – A work life balance
• Health Benefits – Health, dental, lifestyle and wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Prepare for the Future – Benefit from RRSP matching that contributes towards your savings.
• A Culture of Learning and Growth – We want you to keep learning and growing. We provide access to many learning tools that you can take advantage of for personal and professional capabilities development

Company Perks:

• Paid lunch breaks for all employees.
• $150 annually prescription safety glasses allowance.
• Wellness program
• Employee events and appreciation days
• Bonus pay and overtime pay

Schedule: Flex Life Schedule

• 12-hour shift, 3 days per week
• Rotating every 2 weeks days and night (7:00AM to 7:00pm OR 7:00pm to 7:00AM)
• Work 36 hours, paid for 40 hours*
• 16 days off a month*
• Must be able to reliably commute to work – own transportation.

We thank you in advance for your application, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tempo is an equal opportunity employer; should you require accommodation during the interview process, please be sure to indicate in your application.