Press Operator - 1st shift

Multi-Color Corporation Recruiting • Knoxville, TN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) and Fort Dearborn have merged to become the world’s largest prime label and packaging supplier, with over 110 years of industry leadership. MCC crafts premium labels for iconic brands globally, focusing on sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations. The company operates a network of facilities across 25+ countries with more than 12,000 teammates. The Press Operator is a crucial team member responsible for manufacturing printed labels, continuously monitoring label quality, and maintaining press conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Report all safety concerns or issues to their immediate supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and area by completing daily housekeeping assignments.
• Complete make-ready in accordance with the Job Ticket and Product Specification documents to ensure correct print cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers are used.
• Complete all required quality checks related to product specifications, visual, and functional checks.
• Complete all press-side quality checks.
• Operate press to produce product in accordance to customer specifications while maintaining quality, waste, and press efficiency.
• Maintain consistent quality during the production run.
• Perform critical quality checks including: copy, color, registration, and ink adhesion.
• Ensure conformance to all other quality checks.
• Complete all related procedures, work instructions, and quality measurements as outlined in the BRC standard.
• Complete press make ready’s in an efficient manner.
• Complete all required equipment maintenance duties.
• Clean plate, cylinder, and ink pans, and lubricate press as needed.
• Input all required information into the Radius system for material usage and time in an accurate and prompt manner.

Benefits

• Compensation: $22.50 - $27 hourly depending on experience.
• Shift differentials offered for 2nd and 3rd 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, Sick and Vacation Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED