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Machine Operator/Press Assistant

Multi-Color Corporation Recruiting
Bowling Green, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/10/2026 CLOSED ON 10/14/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator/Press Assistant position at Multi-Color Corporation Recruiting?

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 hiring for multiple roles, including Machine Operators and Press Operator Assistants.

 

Why work at MCC:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Shifts 1st, 2nd ( $1.00) & 3rd ( $1.50) 
    • 8hr or 10 hour shifts with overtime on weekends 
  • 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:

  1. Digital Press Operator:
  • Sets-up job in accordance with job ticket and product specification documents, including pre-flighting files, making color adjustments, staging and queuing.
  • Completes job start-up, quality sign-off, including specification and visual checks.
  • Operates digital press to produce products in conformance with customer specifications while minimizing waste and maintaining press efficiency.
  • Requisitions supplies including inks, coatings, machine supplies, parts and tools.
  • Maintains and troubleshoots the press and related equipment; responsible for preventative maintenance program.
  • Safety: Follow all safety guidelines for proper material handling, machine, and tooling use.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

 

  1. Press Operator Assistant:
  • Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
  • Attains and maintains job objectives related to planning and execution of jobs and quick changes.
  • Assists in make-ready operations and external clean-up activities.
  • Cleans ink pans and ancillary equipment; strips plates; locates dies.
  • Works with press operator to view labels using strobe light when required.
  • Completes quality assurance documentation as required by customer and MCC.
  • Maintains cleanliness and organization; works overtime as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  1. Digital Press Operator:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Experience operating digital press and/or 2 years web/offset experience.
  • Ability to read, analyze communications & work instructions; strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Mechanical aptitude; proficient with production materials, quality methods, color standards.
  • Advanced computer skills; prepress/preflight knowledge preferred.
  • Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds;
  • Specific vision abilities required include color differentiation, close/distance vision and ability to adjust focus
  1. Press Operator Assistant:
  • High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience helpful.
  • Ability to communicate well; read job tickets; read ruler; differentiate colors.
  • Ability to input data; work in team with urgency.
  • Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds;
  • Assertive, solution-focused; able to multitask in fast-paced environment.
  • Specific vision abilities required include color differentiation, close/distance vision and ability to adjust focus
  • Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused and follow instructions

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 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.

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