Press Assistant - 3rd Shift

Multi-Color Corporation MCC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Multi-Color Corporation MCC is seeking a Press Operator Assistant for our third shift. You will help set up and support printing presses according to specifications and customer expectations.

We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k), plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus and $1.00 shift differential. This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy and safety in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent
• Print shop experience helpful but not required
• Ability to read a job ticket
• Ability to read a ruler and pass a ruler test
• Ability to differentiate colors and pass color tests
• Ability to input data in a computer
• Ability to stand and work around press area for long periods
• Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
• Attains and maintains defined job objectives for planning and execution of jobs
• Assist in external make-ready operations during changeovers
• Assist in external clean-up following changeovers
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment
• Strip plates from cylinders
• Locate dies to and from press
• Work with press operator to view labels with strobe light as needed
• Maintain quality assurance per customer and MCC
• Complete QA documentation as required
• Keep workspace and machinery clean and organized
• Work overtime when needed and as assigned
• Related duties as assigned

Skills

Team player

Reading job tickets

Ruler reading

Color vision

Data entry

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 Press Operator Assistant to join our team. The Press Assistant role is responsible for the set up and support of printing presses in accordance with the printing specifications and customer requirements/expectations.

Why work at MCC:

• Compensation: $18.00-$21.00/hr + $1.00 Shift Differential + $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
• This is a 3rd Shift position
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Day after New Years, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
• Attains and maintains all defined job objectives related to the planning and execution of all jobs and quick changes
• Assists in the performance of all external make-ready operations in preparation for changeover activities (changing from one label job to another)
• Assists in the performance of all external clean-up activities following changeover
• Cleans ink pans and ancillary equipment
• Strips plates from cylinders
• Locates dies to and from press
• May be required to work with press operator to view labels with assistance of strobe light
• Comply with quality assurance specifications of the customer and MCC
• May be required to complete quality assurance sheet and associated documentation
• Responsible for cleanliness of machinery and organization of the workspace
• Responsible for working overtime when needed and as assigned
• Related 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
• Print shop experience helpful, but not required
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others (verbally and written form); seen as a team player
• Ability to read and understand a job ticket
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements (able to pass a ruler test)
• Ability correctable to 20/20 (able to pass an eye test)
• Ability to differentiate colors (able to pass a color test)
• Ability to input data in the computer
• Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency for on-time completion of assigned activities
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused and follow instructions
• Ability to stand and move around press area for long periods of time
• 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.
• Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Assertive and solution-focused
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment

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 at www.mcclabel.com.

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.