Machine Operator - Printing and Packaging

Inteplast-Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid short term and LTD

Voluntary life insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Inteplast Group is hiring a Machine Operator for Flexographic Printing and Packaging operations in Waukegan, IL. The role involves setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining printing and converting equipment to produce paper packaging.

Work is on 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm shifts, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with printing machinery, basic math, and strong attention to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in setting up and troubleshooting converting/printing machinery.
• Experience with large rolls of paper or plastic is preferred.
• Good verbal and written skills required.
• Basic math required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and troubleshoot flexographic printing and converting machinery.
• Monitor and keep machine supplied with paper, glue, and ink.
• Inspect product to ensure materials, size, print, quantities.
• Keep the work area clean.

Skills

Math skills

Verbal & written communication

Ability to work non-standard hours

Tools

Hand tools

Tape measure

Screwdrivers & wrenches

Job description

Machine Operator - Printing and Packaging

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:59 AM

TITLE: Machine Operator Flexographic Printing

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Set up, troubleshoot, and maintaining flexographic printing, bag converting, sheeting, and laminating machinery to produce paper packaging.

• First and second shift Hours: 6 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to 10 pm. Monday - Friday
• Good work history required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in setting up and troubleshooting converting/printing machinery or similar processes.
• Experience preferred with large rolls of paper or plastic.
• Knowledge and use of various hand tools assigned including tape measure, screwdriver, wrenches, etc.
• Good verbal and written skills required.
• Basic Math required.
• Maintain a safe working environment on production lines.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and troubleshoot flexographic printing and converting machinery.
• Monitor and keep machine supplied with paper, glue, and ink.
• Inspect product to ensure materials, size, print, quantities.
• Keep the work area clean.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the use of PPE.
• Fast-paced production floor with exposure to machinery noise.

TRAINING:

• Must complete ongoing training as required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis.

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid short term and LTD
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401k with match

Inteplast Group is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement .