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PrePress - Prepress Operator 1

18249 Phoenix Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742, USAPosted Oct 10, 2026

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 Litho.

Foil®, Metal. Tone™, Look of Leather™ and Vibra. Color™. Phoenix Color’s® progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today’s competitive marketplace.

Position Summary

Prepare all final files for press and support pressroom as needed while following all safety and quality control standards. Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Rate: $23.00 - $30.25 Based on experience Ensure all outgoing proofs match customers’ requests while following all safety and quality control standards.

Position Responsibilities: Ensures that production goals are met and perform other duties as needed Adheres to and promotes all safety, security and environmental policies and procedures All other duties as assigned Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift Ability to occasionally carry and lift up to 50 pounds Ability to bend and reach for extended periods of time Must be able to pass color differentiation test and maintain that capability Position Knowledge: Ability to read and understand written instructions High levels of mechanical aptitude Ability to read a ruler metric and standard Position may require some mathematical calculations Must have general knowledge of manufacturing operations Ability to read and understand technical press layouts, set up instructions and production instructions Position Skills: Ability and initiative to learn High levels of attention to detail Organizational and leadership skills Knowledge of department’s safety standards Ability to meet department quality standards Ability to work as a team and individually Experience/Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred 2 Years of previous printing experience Experience/Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred 2 Years of previous printing 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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