Production Assistant

2nd shift: 2:30 PM – 11 PM

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

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• Ability to understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions
• Ability to read sufficiently to identify various printed forms and count accurately
• Show up reliably and work well with a team

Physical & Work Environment

• Work is performed in a factory environment with regular exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and physical hazards of machinery, plus some exposure to fumes, oils, lubricants, and chemicals
• Walking: Must be able to walk with ease, as some operations require constant walking
• Standing: Must be able to stand (almost all job operations require long hours) on a concrete floor or wooden platform
• Lifting: Must be able to lift various materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously
• Twisting: Must be able to twist/rotate at the waist, up to 90 degrees, when loading or packing