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The Importance of Plant Tours in Recruiting
By Kellsie Fink | Flexo Finders & Print Pack Careers In the competitive world of printing and packaging, it takes more than just a strong...

Kellsie Fink
1 day ago3 min read


Your Pressroom Talent Is Your Competitive Advantage
In today’s competitive printing and packaging industry, your equipment matters — but your people matter more. Press operators, die...

Shannon Polaski- Buchholz
Jul 22 min read


The Growing Demand for R&D Roles in Ink, Coatings, and Packaging Materials
In the printing and packaging industry, there's been a significant shift over the past few years--while skilled press operators,...

Kellsie Fink
Jun 252 min read


What to Expect for Hiring in the Printing & Packaging Industry – Late 2025 into 2026
By Shannon Polaski-Buchholz, Founder of Flexo Finders & Print Pack Careers The hiring landscape in the printing and packaging industry...

Shannon Polaski- Buchholz
Jun 172 min read


🧩 Is It Time for a Hiring Process Audit?
Why Smart Printing & Packaging Companies Reevaluate How They Hire In today’s competitive hiring landscape, many companies in the printing...

Kellsie Fink
Jun 102 min read


🎯 5 Proven Hiring Strategies for the Printing & Packaging Industry
By Shannon Polaski-Buchholz, Owner of Flexo Finders Strong Teams. Sharp Prints. Smiling Faces. 👊 In the fast-paced world of printing and...

Shannon Polaski- Buchholz
Jun 22 min read


Don’t Just Answer Questions—Ask Them: How to Take Control of Your Next Interview
If you're interviewing for a job in printing or packaging—whether it's operating a flexo press, managing a converting team, or...

Kellsie Fink
May 273 min read


3 Signs You’re Losing Great Candidates Without Even Knowing It
Why Your Hiring Process Might Be Turning Off Top Talent When your top candidate walks out mid-process… because the hiring team took...

Shannon Polaski- Buchholz
May 202 min read


Competing with Big Brands: How Smaller Print Shops Can Still Win Talent
In today’s competitive hiring landscape, it’s no secret that big-name companies in printing and packaging often have the upper...

Kellsie Fink
May 122 min read


Why Losing a Qualified Candidate Over a Few Dollars an Hour Isn’t Worth It
In today’s tight labor market—especially within the flexographic printing and packaging industries—holding out for the “perfect deal” on...

Shannon Polaski- Buchholz
May 72 min read


Resume Tips for Flexo Operators, Converters, and Packaging Professionals: A Recruiter's Perspective
If you work in the printing or packaging world — whether you’re a flexo press operator, slitter/rewinder, die cutter, or even a...

Kellsie Fink
Apr 283 min read


What’s Next: The New Jobs Emerging in Printing & Packaging
By Shannon Polaski-Buchholz, Founder – Flexo Finders & Print Pack Careers The printing and packaging industry is at a major turning...

Shannon Polaski- Buchholz
Apr 202 min read


😣 When Work Wrecks Your Day: How to Stop a Bad Day from Stealing the Rest of It
You know those days. The ones that start with a missed alarm and go downhill from there. Emails piling up, coworkers snapping, projects...

Shannon Polaski- Buchholz
Apr 42 min read


The Importance of Accessibility in Packaging: Designing for Inclusivity Across All Audiences
The packaging industry plays a critical role in how consumers interact with products daily. While innovations in packaging have made...

Kellsie Fink
Mar 282 min read


Wages — Here's How We Can Catch Up and Recruit the Next Generation
The printing industry—especially the flexographic (flexo) sector—remains essential to packaging, labeling, and branding across every...

Shannon Polaski- Buchholz
Mar 213 min read


Sustainability in Packaging: A Recruiter's Perspective
The packaging industry is at the forefront of one of today’s biggest global challenges: sustainability. As a recruiter in this space,...

Kellsie Fink
Mar 74 min read


Why Continuous Training is Critical for Printing & Packaging Press Operators
The printing and packaging industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies, materials, and customer expectations shaping the...

Shannon Polaski- Buchholz
Feb 284 min read


The E-Commerce Surge: Transforming the Packaging Industry for a Digital Age
In today's fast-paced digital era, e-commerce has become a dominant force which is reshaping the packaging industry. But how exactly has...

Kellsie Fink
Feb 212 min read


The Future of Flexo Printing: Where the Industry is Headed in the Next 5 Years
The flexographic printing industry is evolving rapidly, with new technologies, sustainability initiatives, and shifting workforce...

Shannon Polaski- Buchholz
Feb 133 min read


Empowering Growth Through Continuous Education in the Printing and Packaging Industry
As a recruiter in the printing and packaging industry, I've had the privilege of working with some incredibly talented individuals and...

Kellsie Fink
Feb 73 min read
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