Light Equipment Operator Day shift

18249 Phoenix Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Posted Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00 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.

Pay Grade Range: $19.15 - $25.00/hr Based on experience

Monday - Friday 7:00am
-3:00pm

As our Foil Light Equipment Operator, you will:

Receive, stage and prep incoming jobs from other departments. Including but not limited to using the pallet flipper, pallet jack, hand stacking/jogging, and referencing the production schedule.

Ensure raw materials match the bill of materials listed in each Job Ticket

With Operator, verify correct inch count before and after each run

Assist Foil & Emboss Pressman with any production related tasks

Assist machine operator with machine make readies as necessary

Verifies all shipping requirements are met before sending completed jobs to the next operation by ensuring correct inch count (height) for next department/operation, skid weight is identified/listed per the standard, samples are placed on top of skids, and that turned/flipped stock is properly marked according to the standard.

Move and load material throughout the shift ensuring that all equipment is loaded and kept stocked/running at all times. (printed stock, foil, consumables, job/pallet organization, and prep set up for the next job/shift.)

Perform daily, weekly and monthly housekeeping functions as required.

Report all time and production results accurately per the standard.

When trained to do so, relieve machine operators for scheduled breaks and restrooms when necessary to ensure non-stop operation.

Handload jobs when required

Assist operator with equipment PM & AM activities

All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to occasionally lift 30-65lbs, stand/walk for 12 hours, and push/pull up to 1100lbs with use of a manual pallet jack.

Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift

Must be able to pass color differentiation test and maintain that capability

Must be able to don and doff all PPE as required by the position.

Qualifications:

Ability to read and understand written instructions

High levels of attention to detail

Ability to work as a team

Mechanically inclined

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

6+ months of manufacturing experience preferred

Technical training with printing concentration preferred

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.

18249 Phoenix Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA