MCC

Knoxville, TN • Posted 3 days ago

Onsite Full Time Press

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:

Competitive compensation: $20.00 - $21.50 hourly (shift differentials: 2^nd shift $2 and 3^rd shift $1.50)

Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)

Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities:

Continuously monitor print and seam quality; remove defective material and splice web per specifications.
Use ruler, safety knife, and hole punch during splicing and other tasks as needed.
Handle and palletize rolls without causing damage.
Understand basic printing and seam-related defects.
Record and enter production data accurately in the Radius system.
Assist Press Operator with make-ready: mount cylinders, prepare inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers per Job Ticket and Product Specification.
Perform press-side quality checks (copy, color, registration, ink adhesion) and functional inspections.
Support efficient changeovers, including wash-up and set-up planning.
Clean plates, cylinders, ink pans; lubricate press as needed.
Maintain a clean, safe work area through daily housekeeping and 6S practices.
Follow all plant and corporate safety rules; report concerns immediately to supervisor.
Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
Act as backup support during operator absences, breaks, or downtime (may operate equipment under supervision).
Communicate job status, mechanical/material issues, and critical updates to team and supervisor.
Practice Lean Manufacturing principles and sustain 6S standards.
Meet attendance, production, and quality standards; comply with all MCC policies and procedures.

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
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Assertive and solution-focused
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at recruiting@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.

Additional Information

City: Knoxville
State: TN
Zip: 37931
Country: United States
Posted At: 2026-06-01
Job Reference: 26834_5904
Mobile Friendly Apply: No
Category: Press
Html Jobs: Yes
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Body: 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: Competitive compensation: $20.00 - $21.50 hourly (shift differentials: 2nd shift $2 and 3rd shift $1.50) Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k) Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Continuously monitor print and seam quality; remove defective material and splice web per specifications.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Use ruler, safety knife, and hole punch during splicing and other tasks as needed.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Handle and palletize rolls without causing damage.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Understand basic printing and seam-related defects.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Record and enter production data accurately in the Radius system.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist Press Operator with make-ready: mount cylinders, prepare inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers per Job Ticket and Product Specification.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Perform press-side quality checks (copy, color, registration, ink adhesion) and functional inspections.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support efficient changeovers, including wash-up and set-up planning.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Clean plates, cylinders, ink pans; lubricate press as needed.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain a clean, safe work area through daily housekeeping and 6S practices.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Follow all plant and corporate safety rules; report concerns immediately to supervisor.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Act as backup support during operator absences, breaks, or downtime (may operate equipment under supervision).</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Communicate job status, mechanical/material issues, and critical updates to team and supervisor.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Practice Lean Manufacturing principles and sustain 6S standards.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 24px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Meet attendance, production, and quality standards; comply with all MCC policies and procedures.</li> </ul> Qualifications: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Print shop experience helpful, but not required</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to communicate and interact well with others (verbally and written form); seen as a team player</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to read and understand a job ticket</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements (able to pass a ruler test)</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability correctable to 20/20 (able to pass an eye test)</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to differentiate colors (able to pass a color test)</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to input data in the computer</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency for on-time completion of assigned activities</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused and follow instructions</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to stand and move around press area for long periods of time</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assertive and solution-focused</li> <li style="line-height: normal; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 25px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment</li> </ul> The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization. <div style="mso-element: para-border-div; border: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; background: white;"> 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 <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.mcclabel.com" target="_blank">www.mcclabel.com</a>. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at <a rel="noopener" href="mailto:recruiting@mcclabel.com" target="_blank">recruiting@mcclabel.com</a>. 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. </div>
Cpa: 4.50
Cpc: 0.22

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