Production Associate

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

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 are currently looking for Finishing Associates to start their career and join our team! Our primary hiring needs are on 2nd & 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

Responsibilites:

• 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,…