Flexo Press Operator - multiple shifts

Multi-Color Corporation MCC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1500

Starting at $22.00 - $30.00 hourly + 6

Medical, dental, vision, disability, 1

401(k)

Paid vacation + 10 holidays

Controlled temperature environment

Relocation bonus

Job summary

MCC is seeking a Flexographic Press Operator in Chesapeake, VA to manufacture printed labels using a narrow‑web flexographic press while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of flexographic printing experience, familiarity with Mark Andy presses, and strong attention to detail. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, overtime, and a robust benefits package in a controlled temperature environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of flexographic printing press operator experience.
• Experience with dies, anilox, plates, and cylinders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA, FSSC, GMP, and company safety standards.
• Change material, plates, dies, substrates, anilox rollers, cylinders, or ink as required.
• Inspect print quality for ink coverage, density, alignment, registration, tension, and die cut per customer job ticket.
• Perform basic maintenance using hand tools.
• Annotate material quantities used, quality discrepancies, downtime, make‑ready time, and run time in DCU.
• Clean press machine components and maintain a clean workspace.
• Participate in continuous improvement events.
• Train new teammates as needed, upon being fully qualified.
• Overtime/Saturdays may be required after training.

Skills

Quality control analysis

Operations monitoring

Active listening

Critical thinking

Reading comprehension

Time management

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mark Andy 2200

Mark Andy P5

Mark Andy P7

Job description

Flexographic Press Operator

The Flexographic Press Operator is responsible for the manufacturing of printed labels by use of narrow‑web flexographic press, while continuously monitoring label quality and press conditions. Additionally, the Press Operator meets safety, housekeeping, quality, waste, and productivity standards.

Why Work at MCC

• $1500.00 Sign‑on Bonus
• Starting at $22.00 - $30.00 hourly + shift differential - dependent on experience level
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid vacation plus 10 paid holidays
• Controlled Temperature Work Environment
• Relocation Bonus for out of area candidates!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow all OSHA, FSSC, GMP, and company safety standards.
• Change material, plates, dies, substrates, anilox rollers, cylinders, or ink as required.
• Inspect print quality for proper ink coverage and density, alignment, registration, tension, and die cut per customer job ticket requirements.
• Perform basic maintenance using hand tools as needed.
• Annotate material quantities used, quality discrepancies, downtime, make‑ready time, and run time in DCU.
• Clean press machine components as needed.Maintain clean workspace according to housekeeping standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement events as needed.
• Train new teammates as needed, upon being fully qualified.
• Ability to work occasional overtime/Saturdays once fully trained.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 2+ years flexographic printing press operator experience, with intermediate knowledge of dies, anilox, plates, and cylinders.
• Preference: Narrow‑web, specifically Mark Andy 2200, P5, or P7 Series.
• Skills: Quality control analysis, operations monitoring, active listening, critical thinking, reading comprehension, time management, and troubleshooting.
• Abilities: Near vision, control precision, visual color discrimination, selective attention, written comprehension, finger dexterity, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Other Considerations

While this role is for a Press Operator, if someone has the right experience operating intermediate to advanced machinery and has a track record of sustained superior performance, there may be an opportunity for hire.

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.