Pressroom Operator II: Growth, Training & Benefits

Lakeside Book Company; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Two weeks paid vacation

Safety shoe reimbursement

Company-provided tools & T‑shirts

OSHA forklift training

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Pressroom Operator 2 for a 12‑hour day shift. You will load paper, hang plates, verify inks and setup, and run jobs with a focus on color accuracy and quality control.

The role requires basic color matching, reading specifications, and the ability to operate safely in a production environment. Compensation includes a shift differential and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Standing and walking 12‑hour shift and lifting up to 60 lbs.
• May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors.
• Ability to read instructions and a ruler to 1/16 inch.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a job run including loading paper and hanging plates.
• Review job ticket, verify ink and paper match, set up fountains, feeders and plates.
• Check color specifications and perform color matching.
• Run the job with standard QC measures (date stamping and offset checks).
• Identify and fix printing problems such as picking, piling, and register defects.
• Use measuring devices as needed (gauge, densitometer, micrometer).
• Enforce SOPs and assist operators when necessary.
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping.
• Report time and production results accurately.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stand/walk 12h shift

Lift 60 lbs

Read instructions & rulers

Attention to detail

Team player

Mechanically inclined

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lakeside Book Company in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Pressroom Operator 2 for a 12‑hour day shift. You will load paper, hang plates, verify inks and setup, and run jobs with a focus on color accuracy and quality control.

The role requires basic color matching, reading specifications, and the ability to operate safely in a production environment. Compensation includes a shift differential and growth opportunities.