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Print Finishing - Material Handler 1

Lakeside Book Company
Hagerstown, MD Intern
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
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.

Phoenix Color, a Company Of Lakeside Book

Starting Pay: $17.50/hr ( $1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

Pay Grade Range: $17.50 - 20.90/hr ( $1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

  • Based on experience.

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.

Extra Perks:

  • $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 - 3:00m

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

As our Film Material Handler, you will:

  • 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

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs, stand/walk for 12 hours, and push/pull 1100lbs with use of a manual pallet jack or forklift
  • May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors
  • Must be able to read color differentiation and a ruler

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

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.

Salary : $18 - $21

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