Lakeside Book Company

Material Handler day shift

Lakeside Book Company  •  $17.50 - $20.90/hr  •  Hagerstown, MD (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

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 Range: $17.50 - 20.90/hr Based on experience
Monday - Friday 7:00am -3:00pm

As our Foil Material Handler, you will:
• Receive, stage and prep incoming jobs from other departments. Including but not limited to using the pallet flipper, pallet jack, hand stacking/jogging, and referencing the production schedule.
• Ensure raw materials match the bill of materials listed in each Job Ticket
• With Operator, verify correct inch count before and after each run
• Assist Foil & Emboss Pressman with any production related tasks
• Assist machine operator with machine make readies as necessary
• Verifies all shipping requirements are met before sending completed jobs to the next operation by ensuring correct inch count (height) for next department/operation, skid weight is identified/listed per the standard, samples are placed on top of skids, and that turned/flipped stock is properly marked according to the standard.
• Move and load material throughout the shift ensuring that all equipment is loaded and kept stocked/running at all times. (printed stock, foil, consumables, job/pallet organization, and prep set up for the next job/shift.)
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly housekeeping functions as required.
• Report all time and production results accurately per the standard.
• When trained to do so, relieve machine operators for scheduled breaks and restrooms when necessary to ensure non-stop operation.
• Handload jobs when required
• Assist operator with equipment PM & AM activities
• All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to occasionally lift 30-65lbs, stand/walk for 12 hours, and push/pull up to 1100lbs with use of a manual pallet jack.
• Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift
• Must be able to pass color differentiation test and maintain that capability
• Must be able to don and doff all PPE as required by the position.

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.
Lakeside Book Company

About Lakeside Book Company

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.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Warrensville, IL
Year Founded
1864
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