Material Handler

Lakeside Book Company•Hagerstown, MD

10d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and job tickets.
High level of attention to detail and a strong team-player mentality.
Mechanically inclined mindset.
Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a 12-hour shift.
Ability to occasionally lift 30–65 lbs.
Ability to push/pull up to 1,100 lbs. utilizing a manual pallet jack.
Must be able to pass a color differentiation test and maintain that capability.
Ability to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
6+ months of manufacturing experience or technical training with a printing concentration is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, stage, and prep incoming jobs from other departments using pallet flippers, pallet jacks, and hand stacking/jogging.
Move and load material throughout the shift to keep equipment fully stocked with printed stock, foil, and consumables.
Cross-train to relieve machine operators for scheduled breaks to ensure continuous production.
Assist operators with machine make-readies, as well as Daily (AM) and Preventative (PM) maintenance activities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by performing daily, weekly, and monthly housekeeping tasks.
Accurately report all time and production results per company standards.