Production Associate

Join Our Team at Multi-Color Corporation

As the global leader of premium labels, Multi-Color Corporation 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 operate out of the Rochester Tech Park and are currently looking for Finishing Associates to start their career and join our team! Our primary hiring needs are on 2nd and 3rd shift. Needs may vary based on timing - shift preference will be noted during initial interview.

Why work at Multi-Color Corporation:

• Compensation: $19.71 - $20.75 hourly
• Shift Differentials: 2nd: $1.25 & 3rd: $1.85
• 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:

• Safety First: Safety is priority #1 at MCC Label. Adhere to all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines. Promptly report all safety concerns or incidents to your immediate supervisor and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Culture & Values: Promote and support MCC's culture, recognizing that our people are our most important asset, guided by our shared values of Integrity, Respect, Trust, Passion, Credibility, and Continuous Improvement.
• Cultural Behaviors: Regularly demonstrate MCC's "True Colors" cultural behaviors, including Accountability, Drive for Results, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Teamwork.
• Quality & Compliance: Understand, follow, and comply with all applicable Quality System Documents and actively participate in MCC's Lean, Quality, Product Safety, SQF (Safe Quality Foods), and Workplace Safety programs.
• Manufacturing & Learning: Learn and perform entry-level manufacturing tasks while training to take on more advanced machine operation responsibilities. Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Operational Support: Perform a variety of tasks to support production, safety, quality, and productivity, including assisting operators as needed and participating in special projects or other duties as assigned.
• Quality Assurance Tasks: Perform basic quality checks, verify order quantities, ensure proper product identification, and take precautions to prevent product mix-ups.
• Material Handling & Packaging: Prepare packaging materials, separate acceptable and nonconforming products, verify quantities, stack cartons properly on pallets, and supply production or finishing areas with materials as needed.
• Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned departments and warehouse areas; regularly empty trim and waste bins.
• Communication & Teamwork: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, complete required paperwork accurately, listen actively, seek feedback, and remain flexible and open-minded while working as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Entry-level role; no prior experience required. Print or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Basic Skills: Basic computer, math, and reading skills required, including the ability to read and understand job tickets, measurements, and rulers (standard and metric).
• Communication & Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Works well in a team environment with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Work Ethic & Performance: Self-motivated, dependable, and able to follow instructions. Demonstrates the ability to complete assigned tasks while maintaining a high standard of performance. Assertive, solution-focused, and able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and move throughout the production area for extended periods. Frequent walking required; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision Requirements: Vision correctable to 20/20 if required. Ability to differentiate colors and meet vision requirements including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Technical Abilities: Ability to input data into computer systems and complete required documentation accurately.
• Internal Candidates: Satisfactory attendance record required.

Diversity & Inclusion:

MCC fosters an inclusive culture that respects and embraces our teammates' diverse backgrounds and experiences, so that everyone can achieve their full potential here. We aspire for our company to truly reflect the diversity of our customers and the markets we serve. We are committed to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of people's gender identity/expression, age, language, sexual orientation, ability, race, socioeconomic status, national origin or other characteristics.