Printing Foil & Emboss Machine Operator - Days

Phoenix Color® is a premier full-service, full-color printer with over 40 years of superior print experience. Drawing on a broad spectrum of materials and decorative technologies, Phoenix Color® produces memorable, value-added components, heavily-illustrated books and specialty commercial products.

Phoenix Color® has been servicing the publishing industry within the United States since 1979 and has formed lasting relationships with some of the biggest names in book publishing.

As a domestic manufacturer, we offer extensive, in-house digital pre-press capabilities and our technologically advanced UV printing platform supports an array of printing and finishing options. Our innovative special effects include foil stamping, UV embellishments and laminations, as well as our trademarked products LithoFoil®, MetalTone™, Look of Leather™ and VibraColor™.

Phoenix Color's® progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today's competitive marketplace.

Bindery Operator 2

Phoenix Color, a company of Lakeside Book

Starting Pay: $22.55/hr - 23.69 (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

Pay Grade Range: $22.55 - 29.50/hr (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

• Based on experience.
• Potential performance based pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and during merit review.

Why you'll love working here!:

Comprehensive Benefits : Medical (family coverage included!), Dental, Vision, 401k, and EAP.

Paid Time Off : Two weeks of paid vacation.

Extra Perks :

• $100 safety shoe reimbursement after 60 days
• Company-provided tools & Phoenix Color T-shirts
• On-the-job training + OSHA forklift certification (as needed)

Culture & Fun : Family Fun Day, food trucks, parades, employee events, and more!

• Career Growth : Opportunities to transfer and advance after six months.

Hours: 7:00pm - 7:00am

Schedule: Monday - Thursday (Every other Thursday based on production)

Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

As our Foil & Emboss Machine Operator, you will:

• Following workflow procedures to create accurate foil or emboss imprints
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Checking product quality and making adjustments to meet sign-off standards
• Reviewing shipping requirements and adhering to standards
• Managing new and used inventory and performing preventive maintenance on machinery
• Following and promoting all safety policies and procedures
• Supporting the team with additional duties as needed

What It Takes:

• Ability to occasionally lift 65 lbs, push/pull 1,100 lbs using a manual pallet jack, and stand/walk for long shifts
• Comfortable working near hot machinery and handling minor exposure to chemicals or vapors
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Team player with good communication skills
• Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot machinery

Preferred : High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in printing; 2+ years of machine operator or mechanical experience

What we offer:

• Clean and safe work environment
• Work-life balance
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• Great culture and co-workers

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Phoenix Color provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.