Print Finishing - Film Machine Operator
Lakeside Book Company, Hagerstown, MD, United States
Posted Friday, April 24, 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 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.
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) 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.
$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 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
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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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.
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) 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.
$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 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
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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