Manufacturing Associate – Bindery 3rd Shift
(We’ll Train You!)
3rd Shift | Monday–Friday | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities
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.
What You’ll Do
- 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
What We’re Looking For
No bindery experience? No problem—we’ll train you.
We’re looking for people who:
- 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
It’s a plus if you have:
- One year of previous manufacturing or related experience
- 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 20 lbs occasionally
Why Join Sheridan?
- Stable, full-time career with a growing company
- 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.
Apply Today
If you are interested in gaining hands-on trade experience and building a strong career foundation, we would welcome the opportunity to hear from you.
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.
If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact location HR Manager at 734-475-9145, at [email protected].
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Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and comprehend work orders, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
- Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction, and ability to use a measuring device
- Basic problem-solving skills
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort using basic tools
- Ability to read basic job instructions and measurements
- Reliable attendance and ability to work well with a team
- Ability to stand for most of the shift
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
- Experience operating machinery in any industry
- Print, bindery, or finishing experience
- Experience setting up or adjusting production equipment
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