Bindery & Press Room Operator — Training Provided

Sheridan; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Telehealth

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sheridan Grand Rapids is hiring a Manufacturing Operator for the Bindery and Press Room. You will be trained to operate high-speed bindery equipment and work as part of a team to meet daily production goals.

No prior bindery or press experience is required; training will be provided. This role includes a Monday–Friday schedule with potential Saturday overtime and shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in any industry (manufacturing, warehouse, trades).
• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combo of education/experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.
• Basic math skills and ability to use measuring devices.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable with basic tools.
• Able to read basic job instructions and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Hit daily production goals as part of a team.
• Follow daily running orders provided by Scheduling Team.
• Communicate with Supervisor and Scheduling Team as needed.
• Set up machines and perform quality binding to meet expectations.
• Maintain high throughput with quick make-readies.
• Ensure waste is disposed of properly.
• Perform preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and minor repairs on machines and equipment.
• Assist maintenance with machine repairs.
• Take initiative to improve productivity.
• Keep work area safe and clean.
• Coordinate handoffs with the oncoming shift.
• Complete end-of-shift duties and prepare for the next shift.
• Assist training new operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery operation

High school diploma

Reading instructions

Reading work orders/safety rules

Basic math

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Reading job instructions/measurements

Communication with team

Job description

Sheridan Grand Rapids is hiring a Manufacturing Operator for the Bindery and Press Room. You will be trained to operate high-speed bindery equipment and work as part of a team to meet daily production goals.

No prior bindery or press experience is required; training will be provided. This role includes a Monday–Friday schedule with potential Saturday overtime and shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts.