Full-Time
Press Operator
Printing
Labelink
51-200 employees
Manufactures labels, packaging, and marketing solutions
No salary listed
Montreal, QC, Canada
In Person
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- Ability to print on more than three thicknesses.
- Ability to produce labels on more than two types of presses.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent vision and ability to distinguish colors.
- Technical and mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to compare and match colors accurately.
- Ability to use and interpret a spectrophotometer.
- Ability to train and teach junior press operators.
- Ability to comply with workplace health and safety rules.
- Review customer specifications on purchase orders and ensure that all accessories and materials meet those specifications.
- Operate presses of different formats, color counts, and characteristics to produce quality labels.
- Review purchase orders to determine the quantities to be printed.
- Prepare the press setup by installing anilox rolls and blades, cylinders with plates, and the fountain, hose, and ink.
- Enter production parameters into the workstation terminal.
- Perform a print test, obtain sample approval, adjust colors according to instructions and order specifications, and complete the specification-compliance report for approval.
- Operate the press and make necessary adjustments to ensure that ink is properly calibrated and that the correct inscriptions are produced throughout the process.
- Record data throughout the process and prepare a final report.
- Perform daily maintenance on presses and production equipment.
- Clean the press and remove accessories with the assistance of the press helper.
- Keep presses and workstations clean and organized according to the 5S principle.
- Provide technical support and advice to press operators as needed.
- Train and mentor junior press operators.
Labelink manufactures commercial printing and packaging solutions, including pressure-sensitive labels, boxes (flat carton or plastic), flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, RFID labels, and business forms, as well as publishing, direct mail, and marketing programs. It operates 11 plants across Canada and the United States, delivering design-through-production services as a one-stop shop with a consultative approach supported by business intelligence. Its differentiator is an integrated product range paired with analytics and a regional footprint that enables coordinated packaging, labeling, and marketing programs for many brands. Its goal is to be a trusted partner that streamline customers’ packaging, labeling, publishing, and marketing needs through integrated solutions and data-driven guidance.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 2026 Litho Québec adds folding cartons and 13 plants across North America.
- September 2025 l’Empreinte brought cut-sheet labels, direct mail, and publishing.
- Granby's $15 million plant expands capacity and supports sustainable production.
What critics are saying
- Failure to integrate Litho Québec and l’Empreinte by 2027 slows margin gains.
- Granby's $15 million, 68,000-square-foot plant adds execution risk during the 2026 ramp.
- Continuous acquisition dependence outpaces integration, breaks service quality, and destroys Labelink's roll-up thesis.
What makes Labelink unique
- Labelink sells labels, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, RFID tags, and business forms.
- Twenty-one years and 16 acquisitions built specialized centers across Canada and the United States.
- Consultative service and business-intelligence insights tie purchasing, marketing, and operations together.
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Siegwerk to acquire hi-tech inks, expanding indian market share. CHICAGO, IL - Labelink, a North American manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of printing technology for packaging, is acquiring International Label & Printing. The acquisition enhances Labelink's presence in the US and accelerates its plans to expand its footprint in North America. Stéphen Bouchard, president of Labelink, said: "We are delighted to find a home in Chicago and are looking forward to combining the expertise of the IL&P staff with our innovative and relentless desire to improve. We're stronger together! Hello, Chicago!" Long time FTA Member International Label has roots tracing back to the 1940s. Mark Turk, former president and CEO of IL&P, said, "We are very proud and excited to be joining the Labelink team. We have been a customer for years, and because of the wide range of diverse technical capabilities, we will be able to offer our customers even more services. We feel that we, in turn, will be able to offer Labelink customers additional capabilities and services as well." IL&P, operating under the Labelink USA name, will continue to serve both existing and new customers. Labelink is a North American leader of printing solutions for packaging, including labels, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, RFID tags and business forms. Since 2004 Labelink is bridging the gap between purchasing, marketing and operations with a one-stop-shop based on a consultative approach and backed by business intelligence insights. It has 390 employees, more than 3,000 customers and nine plants in the US and Canada with a total of 45 presses. In recent years, it acquired Sheraton Label, Calgary, Alberta; Pro Label, Appleton, WI; Taylor Label, Brampton, Ontario; and The Label Factory, Georgetown, Ontario. The corporate vision statement declares, "Our vision is to create an integrated network of satellite plants and centers of excellence to produce labels, flexible packaging products and business forms for a vastly expanded client base across North America." Bio option. Change image, and delete if not using
Labelink, a North American printer, has acquired l’Empreinte, a major Quebec-based printing company. This acquisition, Labelink's 15th in 21 years, enhances its portfolio by adding l’Empreinte’s expertise in folding cartons and cut-sheet labels to its existing strengths in pressure-sensitive labels and flexible packaging. The move aims to create a comprehensive range of high-value solutions and foster sustainable growth.
Labelink USA has been honored with a Best of Category Award at the Great Lakes Graphics Association's (GLGA) 2025 Graphics Excellence Awards (GEAs), celebrating its passion for precision, creativity, and innovation in label printing.
Labelink acquires International Label & Printing.
GRANBY, September 23, 2024 - Labelink, a leader in the manufacturing of pressure sensitive labels and flexible packaging, officially announces the launch of construction for its new plant in Granby.