Print Finishing – Film Machine Operator

Film - Finishing Machine Operator

Phoenix Color - A division of Lakeside Book Company

Starting Pay: $23.00 - 21.54/hr (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

Pay Grade Range: $23.00 - 27.40/hr

Based on experience. 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:

• $100 safety shoe reimbursement after 60 days
• Company-provided tools & Phoenix Color T-shirts
• On-the-job training + OSHA forklift certification (as needed)
• 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: 7:00pm - 7:00am

Schedule: Monday - Thursday (Every other Thursday based on production)

Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

What You'll Do

As a Finishing Machine Operator / LEO2, you'll play an important role in our production team by:

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining laminating machinery
• Monitoring production runs and adjusting machines as needed
• Performing quality checks to ensure top product standards
• Monitoring film temperature and machine performance
• Following and promoting all safety policies and procedures
• Supporting the team with other duties as needed

What It Takes

• Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shifts
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, and reaching for extended periods
• Basic math skills and the ability to follow written instructions
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
• Team player with the ability to provide direction when needed
• Mechanically inclined – able to handle minor machine adjustments with hand tools
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent, plus mechanical experience

What we offer:

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

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.