Apprentice Flexographic Press Operator

Online Labels Group; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential Monthly Production Bonuses

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday Pay

Supplemental Insurances

Job summary

Online Labels Group in Sanford, Florida is hiring Flexographic Press Operator Apprentices. This program involves hands-on training in press operation and setup, aimed at individuals keen on a long-term career in label manufacturing.

Starting salary is $15/hour, with pay increases based on skill development. Benefits include medical, dental, and various supplemental insurances as well as production bonuses.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and work in a production environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts.

Responsibilities

• Learn flexographic press operation and setup.
• Participate in material handling and press adjustments.
• Ensure print quality control and inspection.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Basic math and measurement skills

Reliable attendance

Ability to communicate in English

Education

Technical school or vocational training

Job description

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Overview

Online Labels Group is hiring Flexographic Press Operator Apprentices to join our growing production team. This role is ideal for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude who are interested in learning the full lifecycle of label manufacturing through hands‑on training. Selected candidates will be enrolled in our Flexographic Press Apprenticeship Program, where we partner with a technical college–style training approach to teach press operation, setup, troubleshooting, and production quality from start to finish.

No prior flexographic experience is required however working with industrial equipment or production machinery is desired and we will train you! This program is designed to prepare you for a long‑term career as a Flexographic Press Operator!

Pay

Starting at $15/hour and up based on experience. Pay increases are tied to skill development and progression in the apprenticeship. Higher starting pay will be considered for candidates with prior technical or mechanical experience.

Benefits

• Potential Monthly Production Bonuses
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday Pay
• Supplemental Insurances (Cancer, Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance)
• Air Conditioned Production Floor & Warehouse

Through structured, hands‑on training, apprentices will learn

• Flexographic press operation and setup.
• Plate mounting and ink systems.
• Material handling and press adjustments.
• Print quality control and inspection.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and print issues.
• Full label production lifecycle from setup to finished product.
• Safe operation of specific flexographic press equipment.

Training & Shift Details

• Initial training will take place on 1st shift (Monday–Thursday).
• After training, you must be flexible and willing to work the assigned shift.
• Shift placement will be based on business needs and training progression.
• Shift differentials apply depending on assigned shift (2nd and 4th).

Required Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a production environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts after training.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to communicate in English to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school, vocational training, or mechanical certification.
• Manufacturing, printing, or machine operation experience.
• Experience working with industrial equipment or production machinery.

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision.
• The employee may be required to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations to these requirements can be made to applicants with qualified disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Online Labels Group, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it to benefit our employees, our products, and our community. Online Labels Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.