Print Finishing - Material Handler 1

Lakeside Book Company•Hagerstown, MD

1d•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, Phoenix Color offers extensive, in-house digital pre-press capabilities and a technologically advanced UV printing platform supporting an array of printing and finishing options, including innovative special effects like foil stamping, UV embellishments, laminations, and trademarked products such as LithoFoil®, MetalTone™, Look of Leather™ and VibraColor™. Phoenix Color’s® progressive innovation and commitment to quality aim to give products an optimum eye-catching edge in the competitive marketplace. This role, referred to as a Film Material Handler, involves operating various pallet jacks and forklifts, managing order forms and job tickets, loading machines, organizing pallets, assisting operators, ensuring quality control, meeting shipping requirements, moving materials, replenishing maintenance items, performing housekeeping, and accurately reporting production results.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand written instructions
High levels of attention to detail
Ability to work as a team
Mechanically inclined

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
6+ months of manufacturing experience preferred
Technical training with printing concentration preferred

Responsibilities

Operate different pallet jacks and on occasion forklifts
Check and match order form & job ticket
Perform correct inch count before the run
Load machines with paper stacks
Stack and organize pallets
Assist Film operators
Make adjustments as needed to make ready to meet sign off quality control
Meet shipping requirements; ensure proper height requirements for the next department, skid weight is well marked, samples on top of skid, turned/flipped stock is properly marked
Move and load material throughout shift
Replenish machine maintenance items
Perform housekeeping functions
Report time and production results accurately
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical (family coverage included!), Dental, Vision, 401k, and EAP.
Paid Time Off: Two weeks of paid vacation.
$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.
Clean and safe work environment
Work-life balance
Growth and promotion opportunities
Great culture and co-workers