Machine Operator Foil Emboss Front Half Days

Machine Operator Foil Emboss Front Half Days

18249 Phoenix Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Posted Thursday, May 14, 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.

Phoenix Color a division of Lakeside Book

Starting Pay: $23/hr - 24.10 (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

Based on experience.

Potential performance based pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and during merit review.

Shift: Front half days - Sunday to Tuesday, alternating Wednesday

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.

$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: 7:00m - 7:00m

Schedule: and every other Wednesday

Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

As our Foil Moll Machine Operator, you will:

Conduct regular quality checks on the folded and glued products to ensure they meet customer specifications and company standards.

Follow proper work flow procedures to accurately create designed customer foil or emboss imprint

Keep work area clean and tidy and regularly check quality of work being output

Make adjustments as needed to make ready to meet sign off quality control

Review shipping requirements and adhere to standards

Manage new and used inventory and perform PMs on machinery

Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures

All other duties as assigned

What it takes:

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

Must be able to work in varying conditions, specifically with hot machinery

May be exposed to liquid chemicals and vapors

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

Technical training with printing concentration preferred

2+ years’ experience with machine operator or mechanical work 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