Pressroom - Press Assistant 2

Company	Lakeside Book CompanySee more
Address	Hagerstown, MD
Form of work	Full-Time
Category	Education/Training

Job description

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.
Our Safety Culture:
The safety and health of our employees is this company's most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.
Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.
We welcome our veterans to apply!
Starting Rate: $19-$22
Base Hours: Sunday-Wednesday (every other Wednesday) 7:00am-7:00pm or Monday-Thursday 7:00pm-7:00am +$1/hr shift differential
Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr. Hagerstown, MD 21742
As our Assistant Press Operator, you will:

Provide proper preparation and operation of the press to include application of ink, plates, blankets and inline solutions
Maintain supplies and chemicals needed to run press efficiently and to customers specifications
Perform assigned tasks to meet the production and quality standards for press operation
Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions
Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 60lbs
May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors
Ability to read and understand written instructions
High levels of attention to detail
Ability to work as a team
Mechanically inclined
Must be able to read a standard ruler
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Technical training with printing concentration preferred

What we offer you:

Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision benefits available after 30 days
401k with company match
Career growth opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Employee appreciation & recognition programs
Diverse & inclusive work group

About Us:
Phoenix Color +Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.
Learn more at www.phoenixcolor.com.
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.
*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company's discretion.
What we offer:

Clean and safe work environment
Work-life balance
Growth and promotion opportunities
Great culture and co-workers

Learn more at www.phoenixcolor.com.
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.
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