Apprentice Flexographic Press Operator

Online Labels Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday Pay

Supplemental Insurances

Air Conditioned Production Floor

Job summary

Online Labels Group is seeking motivated individuals to join our Flexographic Press Operator Apprenticeship. You will learn press operation, setup, troubleshooting, and quality through a structured, hands-on program that partners with a technical college-like training approach.

The program prepares you for a long-term career in label manufacturing, with staged skill development and progression tied to performance. Initial training occurs on first shift with potential shift differences.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to stand for long periods 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 operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up flexographic presses.
• Mount plates and manage ink systems.
• Handle materials and adjust presses for quality.
• Perform print quality checks and inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and printing issues.
• Oversee full label production lifecycle from setup to finish.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Basic math and measurement

Willingness to work flexible shifts

Reliable attendance

English communication

Education

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Industrial equipment experience

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 $16.00/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:

• The employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions involving hands, wrists, and arms.
• The employee frequently uses hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds regularly, with or without assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus to inspect materials and products.
• The employee must be able to safely work in a fast‑paced production and warehouse environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.

Online Labels Group is a Drug‑Free Workplace. This position is subject to a background check and drug testing.