Manufacturing Operator - Press Room and Bindery

Manufacturing Operator
- Press Room and Bindery

#SGR-1947

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Manufacturing Operator
- Bindery and Press Room(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 isready to learn, grow, and build a long‑term career in print manufacturing.

Sheridan is a family of innovators and doers who are a part of something far greater than themselves. We value the craft and art of printing and the processes used to create and distribute the world’s content. We care about each other, support each other, and provide every opportunity for training, growth, and developments. We work hard, we have fun, and we are proud of what we do.

Sheridan. Be part of something greater. Your career awaits…join us!

What You'll Do:

• Work as part of a team to hit daily production goals
• Follow daily running order provided by Scheduling Team.
• Communicate with Supervisor and Scheduling Team as needed.
• Set up machine and perform quality binding that meets expectations, lead by example.
• Maintain high throughput by performing quick and efficient make-readies
• Be sure all waste is disposed of properly.
• Perform preventative maintenance, general cleaning and upkeep of machine and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to machine and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist maintenance personnel with machine repair.
• Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity.
• Keep area safe and clean.
• Adequately communicate with oncoming shift
• Perform end of shift duties leaving area ready for oncoming shift.
• Assist training new operators and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

No bindery or Press experience? No problem—we’ll train you. We’re looking for people who:

• 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

It's a Plus if You Have:

• One year manufacturing experience.
• Print, bindery, or finishing experience
• Experience setting up or adjusting production equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• On your feet for most of the shift
• Communicating with others to exchange information,
• Operating machine and/or power tools
• Work in noisy environments
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like
• Remain in stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 lbs. in all directions

Base Schedule is Monday to Friday and may include Saturday overtime

• 1st shift: 7 AM-3 PM
• 2nd shift: 3 PM-11 PM
• 3rd shift: 11 PM-7 AM
• Overtime pays time and a half after 40 hours per week
• Shift premiums: 2 nd shift-5% and 3 rd shift-7%

WHY WORK FOR SHERIDAN?

• Job training
• College tuition up to $5,250 per year
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Competitive compensation
• Medical (PPO and HSA Plans), Dental, Vision
• Telehealth – convenient and no cost
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid short term disability
• FSA Health and Dependent Care savings accounts
• HSA Health saving account
• EAP program

CJK Group 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.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location HR Manager at .

Sheridan Grand Rapids

Regular Full Time

$19 - $25 per hour commensurate with experience

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