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At Chicago Tag & Label, we celebrate creativity and collaboration. Our team comes together to listen to our customers, share ideas, have fun, and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional custom label solutions. Our people and customers are at the core of everything we do, and we strive to create outstanding experiences through our culture and products.
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Summary
As a Production / Press Room Helper, you will be integral to the manufacturing process, supporting the operation of flexo presses and ensuring high-quality output. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, your role will involve reducing the amount of non-productive work that Press Operators would otherwise need to do in order to get their presses running. This may includes (but not limited to) cleaning, packaging, moving product, and getting press parts and accessories. His/her time will be allocated based on the urgency of the task at hand.
Specific Duties:
- Inspect product as it comes off the press, at maximum press speeds.
- Package product as it comes off press, at maximum press speeds.
- Clean and work with the portable press accessories, such as fanfolders, sheeter tables, and turret rewinders.
- Wash ink pumps, ink trays, and chamber blade units, and place them on the appropriate storage carts.
- Maintain the ink pumps, hoses, ink trays, and chamber blade units.
- Clean the presses and press areas.
- Assisting press operators in wash-up and set-up.
- General pressroom housekeeping.
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
- One to two months experience in a manufacturing environment
- Standing and moving for a standard shift (8 to 10 hours)
- Lifting boxes which may weight up to 25 lbs
Willingness to :
- Learn press operations
- Work with dirty press parts and ink
Ability to:
- Use hands to work with tools / mechanical inclination
- Read a ruler (preferred)
- Accomplish tasks in a timely manner
- Work in a safe and organized manner
- Work constructively with co-workers and superiors
- Excellent attendance is expected
Chicago Tag & Label is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Summary
The entry-level Pre-Press Technician is the first step in the process of production. This position works closely with the graphic artist and manager. Perform duties to make printing plates, prepare and check layouts and requisitions, assemble shop order instructions, check printer proofs and approve for production runs, maintain records and perform similar duties to assist in maintaining production schedules
Responsibilities:
- Work from specifications, customer orders, samples, schedules and instructions.
- Transfer a wide variety of negative image onto a broad range of photosensitive printing plates.
- Expose film and plates to artificial light for specified time, process exposed plates from washing to remove foreign matter and mix necessary chemical solutions through drying and finishing operations.
- File plates for future use.
- Check printer’s proofs for accuracy and appearance, indicate errors, approve acceptable work for production run and maintain specifications and quality standards.
- Type and maintain records and files and produce filed material as requested.
- Diligently notify supervisor of unusual equipment or operating problems.
- Prepare job layouts, calculate and positions copy material, accumulate data and instructions and distribute shop orders according to schedule.
- Maintain equipment.
- Assist with the following as needed:
- Review job tickets to determine various component units, material and tools, and preparation required for press production run.
- Pull print cylinder and fan folder gears as specified.
- Install proper size perforator wheel in perforating holder
- Notify supervisor of low stock items.
- Perform plate and die testing
- Future Development:
- Train to become Electronic Graphics back-up.
- Learn software and skills which enable the output of customer proofs and negative files.
- Prepare job layouts, calculate and positions copy material, accumulate data and instructions and distribute shop orders according to schedule.
- Follow safety rules and keep the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma required
- Minimum 6 months equivalent education or experience working in manufacturing environment.
- Strong interest in photography or graphic arts
- Must have attention to detail (quality of work is imperative)
- Excellent math, ruler, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to differentiate color and visually inspect products as they are manufactured
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. several times a day; and 40 lbs. on an occasional basis daily
- Mechanical inclination: Experience with and ability to work efficiently with hand tools and measuring instruments
- Ability to use a calculator, computer, gauges and light box
- Ability to work standing and walking
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively with other departments
Chicago Tag and Label is family-owned and has been providing customized printing solutions to our clients, many Fortune 500 companies, for over 70 years. Our workers enjoy our fast-paced, team environment where we all help each other succeed. We are small and nimble enough to get to know you quickly, and large enough to offer you opportunity to grow with us as we offer world-class innovation and solutions to our clients. We offer a competitive salary and benefits program, including health and wellness benefits, paid time off, life insurance, dental, vision, long term disability coverage, profit sharing and a 401k plan.
We are proud of our innovation and customization abilities. Our reputation for the highest quality standards, exceptional work force, along with our state-of-the-art printing equipment, makes Chicago Tag and Label a leader in our industry. If you are mechanically inclined and seek a career and not just a job, we would like to speak with you. Come check us out!
Chicago Tag & Label is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Interviews: Will be conducted virtually and onsite.
Position location: Onsite at our office in Libertyville, IL.
We offer competitive benefits including health and dental, a 401k, paid holidays, vacation time, a clean, bright working environment, and a great group of working companions!
Apply Now, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Chicago Tag & Label is a national leader in innovative, custom print and label solutions. With over 75+ years of experience, we serve a wide range of industries by helping businesses strengthen their branding, streamline operations, and stay compliant. Our product offerings include custom labels, tags, form labels, and specialty items—all tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.
Position Overview:
We’re looking for a motivated, results-driven Sales Executive to join our growing team in Libertyville, Illinois. The ideal candidate has a strong background in B2B sales—ideally within the print and label industry—and a proven track record of closing new business. In this role, you’ll own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to closing and account management. Success in this position requires a dynamic self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional service and value to customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- New Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the custom print and label sector. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads.
- Customer Relationship Management: Establish and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers at target companies. Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring their needs are met with tailored solutions.
- Sales Process Management: Manage the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, qualifying, presenting, negotiating, and closing deals. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
- Product Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of our product offerings and capabilities. Present our solutions in a way that addresses customer pain points and provides measurable value.
- Performance Tracking: Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs. Regularly report on sales activity, pipeline status, and market developments to the Sales Manager.
- Travel: Participate in client meetings, industry trade shows, and other events as needed to build relationships and generate new business opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in the custom print and label industry or a related field.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
- Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Proficient in CRM software (Preferably Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attributes: Highly motivated, organized, self-starter with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Travel: Willingness to travel as required (locally and nationally) to meet with clients and attend industry events.
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 401(k) plan with Profit Sharing
- Reimbursement for business travel expenses
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive company culture focused on growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
Chicago Tag & Label is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
The Press Operator is responsible for working from shop orders, specifications and instructions and manage press runs by operating high-speed equipment for double-sided printing of labels, tags and forms. Ensures that, on a daily basis, tasks are completed in a safe, organized manner and that their work area is clean and in an orderly condition to achieve budgeted set-up time and press speeds.
Responsibilities:
- Check and verify paper stock, mount and web paper through prescribed operation sequence. Make setups for double-sided, multiple color and multiple layer printing and processing.
- Adjust and align adhesives, slitting and perforating wheels, die cutters, machine controls, and butt slicers.
- Make initial run, checking printing register, make final adjustments to correct press, and obtain approval for run.
- Regulate ink flow, adjust equipment during run to maintain register, proper impression, and color, and maintain quality standards.
- Clean press and press area, lubricate periodically, clean rollers and plates, change ink, plates, and dies at the end of run as required.
- Inspect and package product as it comes off press at target speeds.
- Remove printed material, place in containers or cartons, load and move to designated locations as well as maintaining ink pumps, hoses, ink trays, and chamber blade units.
- Train new operators and notify supervisor of unusual equipment or operating condition.
- Follow safety rules and keep work area in clean and orderly condition.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- 6+ months press operator experience with high-speed presses (flexo)
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with hand tools, gauges, and measuring equipment
- Excellent math aptitude, skilled in reading a ruler and strong written and verbal communications
- Differentiate color and visually inspect product as it is produced
- High attention to detail and accuracy will be required for data input tasks
- Ability to lift 40 lbs. several times daily, and stand and walk for entire shift
- Work independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively with others
- Overtime will be required during the busy season with up to a 12-hour shift
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work cooperatively with others
Due to continued demand for our customized products, Chicago Tag & Label has multiple PRESS OPERATOR opportunities for experienced flexographic, digital imaging and multi web press operators. Become a member of our team where motivation, a can-do attitude, and positive performance are rewarded and opportunities for advancement are part of our culture.
Chicago Tag and Label is family-owned and has been providing customized printing solutions to our clients, many Fortune 500 companies, for over 70 years. Our workers enjoy our fast-paced, team environment where we all help each other succeed. We are small and nimble enough to get to know you quickly, and large enough to offer you opportunity to grow with us as we offer world-class innovation and solutions to our clients. We offer a competitive salary and benefits program, including health and wellness benefits, paid time off, life insurance, dental, vision, long term disability coverage, profit sharing and a 401k plan.
We are proud of our innovation and customization abilities. Our reputation for the highest quality standards, exceptional work force, along with our state-of-the-art printing equipment, makes Chicago Tag and Label a leader in our industry. If you are mechanically inclined and seek a career and not just a job, we would like to speak with you. Come check us out!
Chicago Tag & Label is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Interviews: Will be conducted virtually and onsite.
Position location: Onsite at our office in Libertyville, IL.
We offer competitive benefits including health and dental, a 401k, paid holidays, vacation time, a clean, bright working environment, and a great group of working companions!
Apply Now, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
The Flexographic Press Operator Apprentice will train and gain the experience and skills needed to operate and produce quality product on Flexographic presses. This position will also gain knowledge of product quality, process and procedures while positively contributing to meet Chicago Tag & Label’s safety, quality and production goals.
Responsibilities:
- Follow instructions on shop orders to specifications.
- Check and verify paper stock for job runs, mount and web paper through prescribed operation sequence and make setups for two-sided, multiple color and multiple layer printing and processing.
- Adjust feed guides, grippers and elevator, synchronize feed and timing for multiple part and layer mating and adhesion and mount and adjust plates to cylinder.
- Adjust and align adhesives applications, slotting, slitting and perforating dies, die cutters, machine controls, inking and feeders and repack cylinders as required.
- Make initial run, checking printing and register, make final adjustments to correct press and obtain approval for run.
- Regulate ink flow, adjust equipment during run to avoid register slippage or poor impression and color register and maintain quality standards.
- Remove printed material, place in containers or cartons, load and move to designate locations.
- Clean press and press are, lubricate press periodically, clean rollers and plates and change ink at end of press run as required.
- Communicate unusual equipment or operating problems to Supervisor
Requirements:
- High school diploma
- Preferred 3 months similar experience or equivalent education (Recent successful completion or current enrollment in classes in mechanical/technical fields)
- Excellent math, ruler, and written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to differentiate color
- Experience with and ability to work efficiently with hand tools and measuring instruments
- Ability to use a computer
- Mechanical inclination
- Ability to lift 40 lbs. several times daily
- Ability to work standing and walking and visually inspect product as it is manufactured
- Interest in hands-on work operating printing equipment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work cooperatively with others
- Good memory and detail oriented
- Work ethic reflecting sense of urgency
Chicago Tag and Label has provided customized printing solutions to our clients, many Fortune 500 companies, for over 70 years. Our workers enjoy our fast-paced, team environment where we all help each other succeed. We are small and nimble enough to get to know you quickly, and large enough to offer you the opportunity to grow with us as we offer world-class innovation and solutions to our clients. We offer a competitive salary and benefits program, including health and wellness benefits, paid time off, life insurance, dental, vision, long-term disability coverage, profit sharing, and a 401k plan.
We are proud of our innovation and customization abilities. Our reputation for the highest quality standards, and exceptional workforce, along with our state-of-the-art printing equipment, makes Chicago Tag and Label a leader in our industry. If you are mechanically inclined and seek a career and not just a job, we would like to speak with you. Come check us out!
Chicago Tag & Label is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Interviews: Will be conducted virtually and onsite.
Position location: Onsite at our office in Libertyville, IL.
We offer competitive benefits including health and dental, a 401k, paid holidays, vacation time, a clean, bright working environment, and a great group of working companions!
Chicago Tag & Label, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Questions?
Employment applications are accepted exclusively through our website.
Have questions? Please reach out to our Human Resources department.