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Allied Printing Services

Full-service commercial printing and mailing

Roll Tender

Full-Time
$17.50 - $19.50/yr+ 12% second-shift differential + 15% third-shift differential + 401(k) match + Employee referral bonus
Entry
Manchester, CT, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial machinery are required.
  • Ability to lift and maneuver paper rolls weighing up to 75 pounds is required.
  • One to four months of manufacturing experience is required.
  • The role requires standing 80% of the time, repeatedly lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying 25–75 pounds, and frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials.
Responsibilities
  • Load, mount, and prepare paper rolls onto web presses according to production specifications.
  • Perform webbing and splicing to ensure continuous press operation.
  • Monitor paper roll performance throughout production runs and make adjustments as needed.
  • Inspect rolls for damage or imperfections before loading.
  • Assist press operators with setup, maintenance, and production needs.
  • Maintain accurate records of material usage, press downtime, and production runs.
  • Remove and replace finished rolls, ensuring correct labeling and storage.
  • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of the press and surrounding areas.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in manufacturing material handling is encouraged.
  • Training is available for applicants with previous manufacturing or warehouse experience.

About the company

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Allied Printing Services

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Allied Printing Services provides full-service commercial print and print-media solutions for brands nationwide across healthcare, retail, education, pharmaceutical, travel, financial, and agency-direct markets. It keeps all production in-house, handling sheetfed and web printing, digital printing, bindery and kitting, large-format printing, structural design and packaging, mailing and logistics, and related project management and data services, with online portals and print-on-demand options. With 77 years of experience and ongoing investments in people, facilities, and technology, it offers end-to-end workflow and fast turnarounds in a single-source supply chain. Its goal is to help customers execute demanding print and marketing programs with reliable quality and quick delivery.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Manchester, Connecticut

Founded

1949

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What believers are saying

  • February 2026 announced a 70,000-square-foot Manchester expansion for growing large-format demand.
  • 2026 sustainability sheet highlights 1.4-megawatt solar, 0.7-megawatt fuel cell, and 100% consumables recycling.
  • XL Color integration expands retail point-of-purchase, trade-show, and event-production revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • Spring 2026 expansion raises fixed costs before new equipment fills the building.
  • Commercial printing and direct mail face secular volume declines; underutilization destroys margins by 2027.
  • A major customer shift to digital fulfillment would strand Allied's specialized presses and campus investments.

What makes Allied Printing Services unique

  • 75% on-site renewable electricity and EPA Green Power Partnership status cut customer emissions.
  • XL Color adds wide-format signage, banners, and wraps to Allied's core direct-mail business.
  • Manchester campus expansion and automation plans deepen scale inside one Connecticut manufacturing hub.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance

Growth Opportunities

Company News

International Pet Food
Apr 8th, 2025
Pet Summit's Impact Unleashed track sets the sustainability bar

Where print was needed, Internationalpetfood partnered with Allied Printing, a facility powered by 75% renewable on-site energy and committed to clean production practices including vegetable-based inks, chemical recycling and rigorous environmental certifications.

Pet Sustainability Coalition
Apr 3rd, 2025
Pet Summit's Impact Unleashed Track Sets the Sustainability Bar

Where print was needed, Petsustainability partnered with Allied Printing, a facility powered by 75% renewable on-site energy and committed to clean production practices including vegetable-based inks, chemical recycling, and rigorous environmental certifications.

PIworld
Dec 21st, 2023
Allied Printing Services Acquires XL Color

The acquisition of XL Color will enable Allied Printing Services to greatly expand production capacity and diversify its offerings.