Manufacturing Associate - Bindery (We'll Train You!)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Feed books/signatures into machine
• Pack books into cartons
• 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

Requirements

• No bindery experience? No problem—we’ll train you.
• 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
• 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

It’s a plus if you have

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

Physical & Work Environment

• On your feet for most of the shift
• Fast-paced, team-oriented production floor
• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits after 30 days (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• 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

About Us

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.