Print Pressroom - Press Assistant 2 - Nights

Lakeside Book Company; Hagerstown (MD); Vor Ort; USD 28.240 - 29.673; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

$100 safety shoe reimbursement after 60 days

On-the-job training

Career Growth Opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Phoenix Color Corp. in Hagerstown is looking for a Press Assistant 2 to assist in press operations during the night shift. The role includes setup, operation, and maintenance of the printing press while ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have attention to detail, team working skills, and a preferred technical training background. The position comes with competitive pay starting from $20.50/hour, a range of benefits including medical and paid time off, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Must be able to read a standard ruler.

Aufgaben

• Assist in basic setup and operation of the press including loading paper.
• Provide proper preparation and operation of the press.
• Maintain supplies and chemicals needed to run press efficiently.
• Perform assigned tasks to meet the production and quality standards.
• Read and interpret job ticket instructions.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanically inclined

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training with printing concentration

Jobbeschreibung

Print Pressroom - Press Assistant 2 - Nights

Hagerstown, MD, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 8, 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.

Press Assistant 2

Phoenix Color, a company of Lakeside Book

Starting Pay Range: $20.50 - 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.

Shift: M-Th 7pm to 7am

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: 7:00m - 7:00m

Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday

Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

As our Pressroom Assistant 2, you will:

Assist in basic setup and operation of the press including loading paper, hanging plates, etc

Provide proper preparation and operation of the press to include application of ink, plates, blankets and inline solutions

Maintain supplies and chemicals needed to run press efficiently and to customers specifications

Perform assigned tasks to meet the production and quality standards for press operation.

Adhere to quality standards and assist the operator on monitoring the quality of work being printed.

Read and interpret job ticket instructions

Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions

Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures

All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 60lbs

May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors

Qualifications:

Ability to read and understand written instructions

High levels of attention to detail

Ability to work as a team

Mechanically inclined

Must be able to read a standard ruler

High school diploma or equivalent 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.