Print Shop Operator

Print Shop Operator – Graphics Team

Location:

Bartlett, IL (U.S.)

• Starting pay: $22/hr
• Shift: Monday – Friday 11:00 AM–7:30 PM (regular hours)
• Training hours: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, then transition to regular hours
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more
• Eligible for benefits within 30 days of employment

• Assist the print production team in preparing, organizing, and managing print jobs from start to finish
• Review artwork, layouts, and print‑ready files to ensure accuracy and compliance with production standards
• Coordinate with designers, vendors, and internal teams to collect assets and clarify project requirements
• Maintain production schedules, update job trackers, and monitor deadlines to ensure on‑time delivery
• Prepare and assemble materials for printing, including proofs, templates, and job packets
• Operate basic print and finishing equipment as needed (printers, plotters, laminators, application machines)
• Conduct quality checks on printed materials to ensure color accuracy, alignment, and overall consistency
• Assist in managing inventory of vinyl, ink, and other production supplies
• Support shipping, packaging, and distribution of completed print orders
• Keep the production area organized, clean, and compliant with safety standards
• Track print progress and communicate job status updates to production leads or supervisors
• Support print shop assistants as needed (e.g., weeding, masking, trimming, laminating, preparing materials for shipment)

• 1–2 years’ experience
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Edge, Google Chrome, Illustrator)
• Knowledge of Print RIP software desirable (not required)
• Basic Illustrator skills desirable (not required)
• Experience with large‑format print operation desirable (not required)
• Experience with large‑format lamination/application machine desirable (not required)
• Must pass a physical exam, drug test, and criminal background check prior to employment

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty
• Paid pregnancy/parental leave, paid military leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination of any kind. Employees with disabilities can request assistance with the application process by contacting