Light Equipment Operator / Box Truck
About this role
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.
Pay Grade: $19.15 - $25.00
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Based on experience.
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Potential performance based pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and during merit review.
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:
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$100 safety shoe reimbursement after 60 days
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Company-provided tools & Phoenix Color T-shirts
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On-the-job training + OSHA forklift certification (as needed)
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Dayforce Wallet > Pay ahead of pay day
Culture & Fun: Family Fun Day, food trucks, parades, employee events, and more!
Career Growth: Opportunities to transfer and advance after six months.
Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Schedule: Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday
Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742
What You’ll Do
As our Cutter / Light Equipment Operator 2, you will:
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Maintain flow of paper in a safe and efficient manner while operating box trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks
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Maintain a neat and organized work environment
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Perform checks on machine and truck and complete basic maintenance
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Regularly check paper for product quality
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Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures
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All other duties as assigned
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Responsible for driving a 10ft 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.
What It Takes
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Ability to lift up to 30-50lbs, stand for 12 hours, and push/pull up to 1100lbs with use of manual pallet jack
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Ability to work in varying weather conditions
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May be exposed to controlled, non-toxic, chemical vapors or mists
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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Experience operating stand up forklifts and electric pallet jacks required
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1+ years’ experience driving a manually shifted 10ft box truck preferred
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Must currently have and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
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.
Company at a glance
We are committed to crafting books and services that are meaningful. We take pride in the challenge of fulfilling our customers’ visions.
What We Do
Book Making: From words on a screen to pages in your hands. We employ the highest quality craftsmanship to print, bind, and custom publish books.
Distribution: We provide secure physical & digital sites for your book. We offer state-of-the-art inventory management and distribution strategy.
Jackets and Components: Using our advanced prepress and press operations, a myriad finishing applications, and innovative special effects, we create distinctive covers to make your books memorable.
Lakeside Book Merchant: simplify selling your books on Amazon to help maximize your profits.
Why Choose Us
Customers trust our expertise- Our commitment to quality is unwavering. We work with publishers of all sizes across diverse industries and market segments to provide a myriad of creative printing options that elevate the reader’s experience.
Consultative partnership- Our team is passionate about taking care of our customers. We provide personalized service to publishers, drawing on our decades of specialized expertise to recommend the best solutions that align with your goals.
Full-scale, end-to-end production and distribution- As the largest book printing company in North America, Lakeside Book Company will manage your books for the life of each title, allowing you to concentrate on what you do best.
Our Impact
Largest digital and offset print capacity, more than any other North American printer
Over 600 million books produced annually
Largest book distributor in North America, covering over 4.5 million square feet
19 book manufacturing locations in the U.S. and Canada
Ready to Partner?
We’re here to help, let’s connect to explore how Lakeside Book Company can bring value to your organization.
Top Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Safety Shoe Reimbursement
- Company-provided Tools
- On-the-job Training
- OSHA Forklift Certification
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