Press Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

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

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience, plus shift differential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines; report all safety concerns or issues to 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 the press to produce product in accordance with customer specifications, maintaining quality, minimizing waste, and optimizing press efficiency
• Maintain consistent quality during the production run; critical quality checks include 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-readies efficiently
• Complete all required equipment maintenance duties
• Clean plate, cylinder, and ink pans, and lubricate press as needed
• Input all required information into the GlobeTek system for material usage and time accurately and promptly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience as a printing press operator and/or training
• Physical demands: standing, using hands to feel and touch, reaching with arms and hands, talking and hearing
• Frequent walking required
• Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly