Printing Press Operator

MCC Label; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Shift differential

Exceptional training

Global growth

Friendly team

Benefits package

Job summary

MCC Label is seeking a Press Operator in Knoxville, TN to manufacture printed labels while monitoring quality and press conditions. The role requires adherence to safety rules, maintaining a clean work area, and performing make-ready tasks per job tickets and specifications.

Responsibilities include safety reporting, quality inspections, operating the press to meet customer specs, and ensuring high-quality, efficient production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Report safety concerns or issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment with daily housekeeping.
• Complete make-readies per Job Ticket and Product Specification documents.
• Perform quality checks related to product specs, visuals, and functions; conduct press-side checks.
• Operate press to meet customer specifications while tracking quality, waste, and efficiency.
• Maintain consistent quality during the production run with critical checks on copy, color, and registration.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MCC, 10215 Caneel Dr, 10215 Caneel Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America

Posted Tuesday 28 July 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.

ThePress Operator is an essential member of the team, responsible for the manufacturing of printed labels while continuously monitoring label quality and press conditions.

Why work at MCC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Shift differentials offered for 2 nd and 3 rd shift positions
• Exceptional training and team support.
• Opportunity to grow within the Global organization and learn from the best.
• Great environment with a strong and friendly team of co-workers.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurances, Flex & HSA, 401k Matching, and Vacation Paid Time Off.

Responsibilities:

• OurPrintingPress Operators must adhere to all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Reports all safety concerns or issues to their immediate supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and area by completing daily housekeeping assignments.
• Completes make-readyin accordance withthe Job Ticket and Product Specification documents to ensure correct print cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, andaniloxrollers are used.
• Responsible for completing all required quality checks related to product specifications, visual, and functional checks. Completes all press-side quality checks.
• Operates press to produce product in accordance to customer specifications whilemaintainquality, waste, and press efficiency.
• Maintains consistent quality during the production run. Critical quality checks includes: copy, color, and registration, and ink adhesion. Ensure conformance to all other quality checks.
• Responsible for completing all related procedures, work instructions, and quality measurements as outlined in the BRC standard.
• Completes press makeready’sin an efficient manner.
• Completes all required equipment maintenance duties.
• Cleans plate, cylinder, and ink pans, and lubricates press as needed.
• Inputs all required information into theRadiussystem for material usage and time inan accurateand prompt manner.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

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, 10215 Caneel Dr, 10215 Caneel Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America