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Operator

Job ID: 1784809
OA Reference: Operator

  • $62,400 to $62,400
  • Niles, 60714

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Flexographic Press Operator / Production Associate to support printing and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for operating printing equipment, ensuring product quality, and assisting with shipping and material handling as needed.

Key Responsibilities
Operate 1–4 color flexographic printing presses
Print and slit Tyvek® and other film materials
Ensure all manufactured products meet quality specifications, production timelines, and cost standards
Support the Printing/Slitting Supervisor with daily production tasks
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on printing and slitting equipment
Manage inventory of printed materials, including sourcing and restocking

Shipping & Production Support:

Assist with shipping and receiving as needed
Prepare finished goods for shipment, including:
Assembling shipping boxes (folding and taping)
Sealing and labeling packages accurately
Verifying customer and shipping information
Applying quality inspection labels
Palletizing shipments when required
Moving completed products to designated staging or quarantine areas
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills
Strong attention to detail and quality focus
Good hand-eye coordination
Ability to stay focused during repetitive tasks
Basic mechanical aptitude
Basic computer skills
Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
Ability to stand for extended periods (6–8 hours)
Ability to visually distinguish colors and detect small defects
Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 1 year of flexographic or offset printing experience
Technical training or apprenticeship preferred
Additional Requirements
Willingness to complete required training, including:
New Employee Orientation
Safety and compliance training
Forklift certification
Lockout/Tagout procedures
Must be certified by a supervisor to independently perform job duties
Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing/production setting and may require standing, lifting, and working with production equipment throughout the shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Additional Skills

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AppleOne Representative Contact Info

Account Executive:
Mark
Branch Phone:
Location:
Schaumburg, IL