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Industrial Paper Handler / Box Truck Driver - Back Half Days

Lakeside Book Company, Hagerstown, MD, United States


Cutter / Light Equipment Operator 2

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.
Starting Pay: $18.96 - 19.96/hr (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)
Pay Grade: $18.96 - 24.50/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.
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: 7:00am - 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:
Maintain flow of paper in a safe and efficient manner while operating box trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks
Maintain a neat and organized work environment
Perform checks on machine and truck and complete basic maintenance
Regularly check paper for product quality
Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned
Responsible for driving a 10ft box truck (a few times a day) to and from converting building (half a mile away), 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
Ability to lift up to 30-50lbs, stand for 12 hours, and push/pull up to 1100lbs with use of manual pallet jack
Ability to work in varying weather conditions
May be exposed to controlled, non-toxic, chemical vapors or mists
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience operating stand up forklifts and electric pallet jacks required
1+ years' experience driving a manually shifted 10ft box truck preferred
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
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.