Offset Press Operator
Operate and set up Offset Printing Presses to produce high-quality custom products while meeting production schedules. Ensure quality compliance through inspections and maintain equipment reliability through routine maintenance and 5S standards.
- On-site
- Richmond, BC
- Posted Jul 3, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
About the Role: Join our team as a Press Operator at our Mitchell Island location! If you're a team player who thrives in a dynamic environment, we'd love to have you join our team! In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of our printing processes. We are hiring at our Mitchell Island location at 11300 Twigg Place on our afternoon shift: * Monday-Thursday, 3:15PM-1:45AM - enjoy a 3-day weekend! Compensation The typical hiring range for this position is $25.00-34.00/hour depending on level of experience. * Monthly Profit Sharing for all team members * Health & Dental benefits for you and your family * Vacation starting at 3 weeks per year * Paid Days Off for Volunteering, celebrating your birthday, and other flexible time off * RRSP with employer matching * Employee Education Assistance * Fun, Supportive work culture Who We Are: Established in 1982, Great Little Box Company is a family-owned and operated leading manufacturer of Labels, Corrugated Boxes & Displays, Folding Cartons, Digital Print & Packaging, Protective Packaging, and the distribution of Shipping Supplies. We take pride in our initiatives to make safety a priority. We demonstrate this with our structured in-house training, providing personal protective equipment, and our innovative and supportive culture. At Great Little Box Company, we aim to create a workplace of belonging in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. We strive to build and grow our team that fosters variety in backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We embrace inclusiveness in our workplace, so we can utilize each person’s talents and strengths. Core Responsibilities: * Operate and set up the Offset Printing Press to produce high-quality custom printed products safely, accurately, and efficiently while meeting production schedules. * Ensure all printed products meet customer specifications and quality requirements by performing required quality inspections throughout the production process. * Facilitate customer press checks while ensuring a positive customer experience. * Accurately enter work order information into the ERP system in a timely manner. * Follow all standard operating procedures, quality systems, and production documentation requirements to maintain compliance and traceability. * Proactively identify print quality, equipment, or production issues and communicate them to the Supervisor or Print Scheduler to minimize downtime and waste. * Monitor equipment performance, perform routine operator maintenance, and report mechanical concerns to the Supervisor or Maintenance team to maximize equipment reliability. * Ensure finished stock piles are tagged accurately. * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S, housekeeping, and safety standards. * Support Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and One Better Way (1BW) initiatives by actively participating in process improvement activities. * Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and support departments to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of customer orders. * Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications and Skills: * Minimum 2 years experience working on printing press as operator * Basic knowledge of presswork procedures and materials * Effective communication skills and ability to follow written instructions on the job ticket * Ability to operate hand carts, pallet jacks * Eye for efficiency and thrives in a continuous improvement culture * Must be a team player * Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail * Good organization skills and reliable work habits * Previous machine operating experience is preferred * Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, as this position requires lifting, bending and moderate physical exertion GLBC is fully committed to two things – our employees and our customers. We offer employee-based recognition and reward programs including profit sharing, continuous improvement incentives, and company-wide performance goals. We emphasize teamwork but value individual contributions to the team. Come join our winning team. We’re passionate, energetic, and committed to providing excellence in packaging solutions. If you are someone who values customers and a truly Great place to work – apply now! Great Little Box Company is not in a transit-friendly area. Please take this into consideration when applying. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
What you’ll do
Operate and set up Offset Printing Presses to produce high-quality custom products while meeting production schedules. Ensure quality compliance through inspections and maintain equipment reliability through routine maintenance and 5S standards.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a printing press operator and strong mechanical aptitude. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and possess the ability to follow complex written instructions.
Benefits
• Profit Sharing • Continuous Improvement Incentives • Company-wide Performance Goals • Employee Recognition Programs • Reward Programs
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Offset Printing Press Operation
- Quality Inspection
- ERP System Data Entry
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Lean Manufacturing
- 5S Methodology
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Attention To Detail
- Communication Skills
- Organization Skills
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Logistics
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
