Printing Press Operator

Multi-Color Corporation MCC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differential: $1.50 for 3rd shift

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k)

Paid Holidays include major holidays and floating holidays

Job summary

Multi-Color Corporation MCC in Bowling Green, Kentucky is looking for a Printing Press Operator to join their production team. The role is vital for ensuring high-quality label production by safely operating offset printing equipment and performing quality checks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining quality, conducting press maintenance, and following safety protocols. Benefits include medical coverage and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of printing press operator experience or technical training.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Operate offset printing press equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Conduct required press-side quality checks and maintain print quality.
• Perform routine press maintenance and enter production data into system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to operate offset printing equipment

Interpret job tickets and quality specifications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Printing Press Operator is a critical member of the production team, responsible for safely operating offset printing equipment to manufacture high-quality labels that meet customer specifications. This role requires strong technical knowledge of press operations, a commitment to quality, and a focus on efficiency and waste reduction.

Benefits

• Shift Differential: $1.50 for 3rd shift
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all plant and corporate safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Immediately report safety concerns or incidents to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area through daily housekeeping.
• Perform press make‑ready according to job tickets and product specifications, ensuring correct plates, inks, substrates, tooling, and press settings.
• Operate offset printing press equipment to meet customer specifications while optimizing quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Conduct all required press-side quality checks, including color, copy, registration, ink adhesion, and visual inspection.
• Maintain consistent print quality throughout production runs.
• Complete all documentation, procedures, and quality measurements required under BRC and internal quality standards.
• Perform routine press maintenance, including cleaning plates, cylinders, ink systems, and lubricating equipment as required.
• Accurately and timely enter material usage, downtime, and production data into the GlobeTek system.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of printing press operator experience or technical training.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret job tickets and quality specifications.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Frequent walking; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.