What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flexographic Printing Press Specialist position at ProAmpac?
Picture your Monday evening in Hartford, WI: you arrive to a clean, climate-controlled plant, review your job jacket, and bring a multi-station flexographic press to life. You verify raw materials have been approved, calibrate bench-top gauges, and set the machine for a smooth run. Throughout the night you monitor color and registration, retain print samples, and label work-in-process and finished rolls—always ready to flag any non-conformance to your Lead or Quality team. Before sunrise, you complete a precise clean-up and handoff, knowing the packaging you produced will be used in everyday life.
About ProAmpac
We’re a leading global flexible packaging manufacturer with a fast-paced, safety-first culture. At our Hartford, WI facility, we’re adding skilled Press Operators and Technical Leads who want to grow, be recognized, and make an impact.
What you’ll do each shift
About ProAmpac
We’re a leading global flexible packaging manufacturer with a fast-paced, safety-first culture. At our Hartford, WI facility, we’re adding skilled Press Operators and Technical Leads who want to grow, be recognized, and make an impact.
What you’ll do each shift
- Operate a flexographic printing press safely and efficiently.
- Match printed results to job jacket specifications and artwork standards.
- Maintain print sample retention for quality records.
- Immediately communicate non-conformities to the Supervisor/Lead or Quality Assurance Technician.
- Package and label WIP and finished product accurately.
- Confirm all raw materials are approved prior to use.
- Verify and use properly calibrated bench-top testing and measuring tools.
- Identify, segregate, and control non-conforming material.
- Perform thorough set-up and end-of-run clean-up on the machine.
- Follow all applicable food safety instructions and the SQF Food Safety Management System, including Employee GMPs.
- Report any food safety concerns to authorized personnel immediately.
- Base pay typically $24–$33 per hour, depending on relevant experience.
- B Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.
- $2.00/hour shift differential for B Shift.
- Bonuses: sign-on, production, safety, and attendance.
- Competitive wages, shift premiums, and promotions from within.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Excellent PTO (available after 60 days).
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Clean, climate-controlled environment.
- Reliable, detail-focused press professionals; flexographic experience is a plus.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience running similar equipment preferred.
- Comfort with physical demands: climbing stairs; bending, twisting, reaching; pushing/pulling; squatting; walking/standing on concrete for most of the shift; lifting up to 70 lbs occasionally; working around inks, coatings, and solvents.
- Strong, reliable attendance record.
- Willingness to work 12-hour shifts (days or nights) with overtime as needed.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook (email and calendar).
- Core Values: Integrity | Intensity | Innovation | Involvement | Impact.
- Safety and health are our top priorities.
- Team-oriented training that sets you up for success.
- Recognition programs and bonuses that value reliability and results.
- Wage progression that rewards skill growth.
- New to ProAmpac: visit careers.proampac.com and search Hartford, WI.
- Current employees: log into UKG, go to “My Company” → “View Opportunities,” search by location, and apply. (Note: not accessible via the mobile version of UKG.)
Salary : $24 - $33