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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.

Responsibilities: 

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures 
• Attains and maintains all defined job objectives related to the planning and execution of all jobs and quick changes 
• Assists in the performance of all external make-ready operations in preparation for changeover activities (changing from one label job to another) 
• Assists in the performance of all external clean-up activities following changeover.
• Do quality checks to ensure products consistently conform to all specifications.
• Ensure the ISO 22000 (where applicable) Environmental Management Systems policies, procedures and SOPs are always adhered to.
• Ensure all events that occur on and / or affect the machine during a shift is logged accurately (duration and description, product, and quality).
• Ensure that the required machine maintenance is reported and carried out.
• Ensure machines are lubricated as per scheduled standards.
• Ensure that all tasks allocated by the production shift leader/ production manager are executed effectively.
• Ensure that efficiencies are always maintained.
• Be actively involved in multi-skilling.
• Comply with quality assurance specifications of the customer and MCC 
• May be required to complete quality assurance sheet and associated documentation 
• Responsible for cleanliness of machinery and organization of the workspace 
• Responsible for working overtime when needed and as assigned 
• Related duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Matric Certificate.
• Flexographic Printer Trade test advantageous.
• 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 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  
• The physical demands require standing, using hands to 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 25kgs.
• Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• Assertive and solution-focused 
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment  
• The ideal candidate must be a team player, extremely reliable, disciplined, and physically fit.

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 peoples’ gender identity/expression, age, language, sexual orientation, ability, race, socioeconomic status, national origin or other characteristics.