Production Associate - Finishing - 1st Shift

Production Associate
- Finishing - 1st Shift

#SGR-2069

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Production Associate
- Finishing (We’ll Train You!)

Build Something You Can Hold in Your Hands

At Sheridan your work doesn’t disappear into a spreadsheet—it becomes books, catalogs, and printed materials people use every day. If you’ve worked with machines, enjoy hands‑on work, and take pride in quality, we’ll train you to run high‑speed bindery equipment.

We’re hiring anyone who is ready to learn, grow, and build a long‑term career in print manufacturing.

• Feed books/signatures into machine
• Develop a thorough understanding of job specifications and production documentation to ensure accurate setup and execution.
• Pack books into cartons
• Set up, operate, and monitor collating equipment to meet quality, productivity, and safety standards.
• Perform efficient job changeovers and make‑readies to maximize machine uptime and production throughput.
• Safely move materials/books to and from workstation
• Perform hand operations as required
• Work as part of a team to hit daily production goals
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Follow safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized workspace

• Have experience operating machinery in any industry (manufacturing, warehouse, trades, etc.)
• High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, workplace, and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Basic math skills, add subtract, and ability to use a measuring device
• Basic problem‑solving skills
• Are mechanically inclined and comfortable using basic tools
• Can read basic job instructions and measurements
• Take pride in doing quality work
• Show up reliably and work well with a team

• Print, bindery, or finishing experience
• Experience setting up or adjusting production equipment

• On your feet for most of the shift
• Fast‑paced, team‑oriented production floor
• Lift up to 20 lbs occasionally

• Stable, full-time career with a growing company
• Paid time off + holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Referral bonuses & employee discounts
• Safety‑first culture (PPE provided, shoe reimbursement)
• Real opportunity to learn skilled equipment and advance

Sheridan is part of the Sheridan Group, a leader in print manufacturing. We produce high‑quality printed materials for publishers and organizations nationwide—and we invest in the people who make it happen.

Sheridan Grand Rapids

Regular Full Time

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Sheridan is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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