Finishing Machine Operator - 1st Shift

MCC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Sign-on bonus

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Finishing Machine Operator to join our production team. The role focuses on maintaining print and seam quality, handling rolls, and accurate data entry in Radius, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The position offers a first shift, with a competitive hourly wage of $18–$21 plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience.
• Experience with lithographic, flexographic, or digital printing preferred.
• Standing, using hands to feel and touch; lift up to 50 pounds; frequent walking.

Responsibilities

• Continuously checks for print and seam quality.
• Removes defective material and splices the roll web back together per the specification.
• Uses ruler, safety knife, and hole punch during splicing; tools used as needed.
• Handles rolls and palletizes them to avoid damage.
• Understands basic printing and seam-related defects.
• Records data on paperwork and Radius system; participates in special projects.

Skills

Quality conscious

Customer focused

Self-directed

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radius

Microsoft Office

Job description

MCC, 1300 Cavalier Blvd, 1300 Cavalier Blvd, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference. We are currently looking for a Finishing Machine Operator to join our team.

Why work at MCC:

• Compensation: $18.00-$21.00 (based on skill level, specific abilities, and years of industry-specific experience) + $1,000 sign on bonus
• This is a 1st shift position.
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two plant Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Continuously checks for print and seam quality.
• Removes defective material and splices the roll web back together per the specification.
• Utilizes a ruler, safety knife, and hole punch during splicing procedure (tools are used at other times as necessary).
• Handles rolls and palletizes them accordingly as to not cause damage to them.
• Must understand basic printing and seam related defects.
• Recording and entering data on designated paperwork as well as in the company operation system (Radius)
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills:

• Quality conscious and customer focused
• Self-directed individual with outstanding decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software including Outlook and have the ability to learn company specialized software program
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide to figure label counts and conversions
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience or in-depth knowledge of lithographic, flexographic, or digital printing preferred
• The physical demands require standing, using hands to feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear.
• This position requires frequent walking.
• Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous eye concentration.

The physical demands require standing, using hands to finger, feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. This position requires frequent walking. Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more atwww.mcclabel.com .

If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

MCC, 1300 Cavalier Blvd, 1300 Cavalier Blvd, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States of America