Production Assistant

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.

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.
• Must be able to walk with ease, as some operations require constant walking.
• Must be able to stand (almost all jobs operations require long hours) on a concrete floor, or wooden platform.
• Must be able to lift various materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously.
• Must be able to twist/rotate at the waist, up to 90 degrees, when loading or packing.

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.

Schedule

Second (Evening) shift, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM.

Benefits

• Paid time off & holidays.
• Competitive compensation.
• Medical (PPO and HSA Plans), Dental, Vision.
• First Stop Health – convenient no- or low-cost telemedicine services.
• Confidential and free EAP program for wellness and mental health.
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Pay

$15.50 per hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential.