Pressroom - Cutter​/Light Equipment Operator - Front Half

Pressroom - Cutter / Light Equipment Operator - Front Half Days

Hagerstown, MD, USA

Posted Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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 Litho Foil®, Metal Tone™, Look of Leather™ and Vibra Color™.

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

Starting Pay: $18.96 - 19.96/hr (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

Pay Grade: $18.96 - 24.50/hr (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

Additional

Incentives:

• Up to $100 Safety Shoe Reimbursement after 60 days of employment.
• Phoenix Color will provide all tools necessary.
• Two T-Shirts provided.

Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm

Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday

Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

As our Light Equipment Operator 2, you will:

• Maintain flow of paper in a safe and efficient manner while operating box trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Maintain a neat and organized work environment.
• Perform checks on machine and truck and complete basic maintenance.
• Regularly check paper for product quality.
• Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures All other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for driving a box truck to and from converting building; maintaining inventory for the cutting department; assisting the cutters as needed; and ensure material is delivered to the pressroom in a timely manner while following all safety and quality control procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30-60lbs, stand for 12 hours, and push/pull up to 1100lbs with use of manual pallet jack.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• May be exposed to controlled, non-toxic, chemical vapors or mists.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating stand up forklifts and electric pallet jacks required.
• 1+ years’ experience driving a manually shifted box truck preferred.
• Must currently have and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

• 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.