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Wide Format Print Operator Jobs in Countryside, IL

Novolex

Press Operator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

... wide-ranging initiatives. Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities! Press Operator|Chicago|HIRING IMMEDIATELY POSITION SUMMARY Sets up and operates flexographic printing press ...

Novolex

Press Operator

Chicago, IL

$17 - $22.25/hr

... wide-ranging initiatives. Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities! Press Operator|Chicago|HIRING IMMEDIATELY POSITION SUMMARY Sets up and operates flexographic printing press ...

Novolex

Waxer Operator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $21/hr

These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us ... Cuts sample of printed/coated material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections.

Novolex

Waxer Operator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $21/hr

These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us ... Cuts sample of printed/coated material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections.

Novolex

Waxer Operator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $21/hr

These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us ... Cuts sample of printed/coated material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections.

Novolex

Waxer Operator

Chicago, IL

$17.50 - $21/hr

These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us ... Cuts sample of printed/coated material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections.

Novolex

Waxer Operator

Chicago, IL

$17.50 - $21/hr

These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us ... Cuts sample of printed/coated material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections.

Novolex

Waxer Operator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $21/hr

These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us ... Cuts sample of printed/coated material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections.

Office Depot

Assistant, Prodctn Ops (CPD)

Itasca, IL · On-site

$23.38/hr

Additionally, a Production Assistant is also responsible for Large Format Printing/Finishing ... Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Veyer, LLC; and ...

RR Donnelley

Press Operator 3

Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site

$30.90 - $44.50/hr

Company Description RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply ... The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide ...

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How much do wide format print operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for wide format print operator in Countryside, IL is $18.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.01 and $19.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Wide Format Print Operator vs Digital Printer Operator?

AspectWide Format Print OperatorDigital Printer Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job training, or certifications in printing technologyHigh school diploma, certifications in digital printing or related software
Work EnvironmentLarge-format printing facilities, signage, banners, and display productionCommercial print shops, small to medium-sized digital printing presses
Industry UsageSignage, banners, vehicle wraps, postersBrochures, business cards, small-format prints

Both roles involve operating digital printing equipment, but Wide Format Print Operators focus on large-format printing for signage and displays, while Digital Printer Operators handle smaller, high-volume digital prints. The skills and certifications overlap, but the work environment and output types differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Wide Format Print Operator job openings in Countryside, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,405 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Press Operator

Novolex

Chicago, IL • On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 14 days ago

Novolex rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 121 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

Company Overview
Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
Job Description
Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!
Press Operator|Chicago|HIRING IMMEDIATELY
POSITION SUMMARY
Sets up and operates flexographic printing press to print designs or lettering on rolls of paper for use in making butter, candy and confectionary and food service wrappers.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Five or more years of hands on experience operating a web fed printing press or converting machine. Two years minimum experience as a flexographic press helper or operator.
Pay Rate 19 - 33/hr based on expierence
EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Reads job order, verifies or mounts as necessary specified print plates on cylinders and secures cylinder assembled with print plates in print deck of press.
  • Attaches feed lines to chambered doctor blade system with prescribed inks.
  • Moves levers to engage dye rolls, adjusting position of cylinder to print two or more colors without overlapping or smearing previously printed area.
  • Inserts shaft through core of paper mill roll and secures roll on press in feed position.
  • Splices end of roll to trailer sheet remaining in press, using tape, and threads paper to regulate roll tension and feed as directed.
  • Starts press, adjusting speed, tension, and alignment of printing plate as necessary.
  • Cuts sample of printed material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections, such as blurred or off-center impressions.
  • Cleans photopolymer plate, cylinder, and inking system, and lubricates press as needed, using grease gun.
  • Observes mechanical operation and indicating gauges, such as video web scanner, amp-meter and air pressure gauges to ensure that specified operating levels are maintained and makes specified adjustments when malfunction occurs.
  • Usually operates press in team with Waxer Operator on press equipped with waxer that coats paper by threading paper through waxer machine and starts end of paper around rewind core.
  • Splices breaks in paper, using tape.
  • Removes rewound roll or sheets from machine with hoist and pulls shaft from core by hand.
  • Weighs, labels and marks printed/coated rolls and moves to Slitter area.
  • Cleans press and work area, keeps daily time, production, and material usage reports, and regulates temperature of gas-fired drying units. Enters all transactions in ERP system as required.
  • Uphold safety duties and regulations.
  • Conform to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
  • Conform to Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures and policies to assure products are suitable for direct food contact.
  • Responsible for inspecting and reporting any product quality or food safety issues to the Quality Assurance Manager (SQF Practitioner), Management Team member or lead person.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES
  • Basic mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to lift at minimum 50 lbs.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Color acuity.

Company Benefits
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.
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