Manufacturing Associate - Press

Hess Print Solutions; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Overtime potential

Job summary

Sheridan Brimfield is hiring a press assistant to support the Press Room operations on our day shift. The role includes lifting operations, make-ready tasks, plate hanging, pagination checks, and wash-up during changeovers, all while following strict safety procedures.

Paid training and opportunities for advancement are provided. You will be part of a team on 12-hour schedules with a night shift premium, and eligible benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, reliable, and responsible in fulfilling obligations.
• Must work well with others.
• Must be flexible and open to change when needed.
• Must have the ability to carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Remove product bundles safely off Press using lift system.
• Properly stack skids in correct order.
• Participate in Make Ready (M/R) and hang plates.
• Check pagination and other quality checks once press is running.
• Help with Press wash up during change over.
• Demonstrate consistency in the observation of all safety procedures including bending and lifting techniques.

Job description

Be part of something greater—build your career with a leader in print manufacturing. Sheridan Brimfield, a CJK Group company, is hiring a press assistant for our day shift. You’ll keep operation-critical production lines running across catalogs, commercial print, and educational materials while growing your skills with paid training, cross-training, and clear advancement paths. Enjoy steady 12-hour schedules, a night shift premium, and comprehensive benefits.

What You’ll Love

• Competitive pay with night shift premium, steady 12-hour schedules, and overtime potential.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical (PPO & HSA), dental, vision, company-paid life and disability, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and holidays.
• Well-being support: free/low-cost telemedicine and confidential mental health resources.
• Growth from day one: paid training, cross-training across electrical/mechanical systems, pneumatics/hydraulics, and exposure to PLCs, plus advancement opportunities.
• Safe, team-first culture: strong safety programs and a collaborative maintenance crew.

Job Summary

Support the Press Room operation and team throughout the Press Room

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Remove product bundles safely off Press using lift system.
• Properly stack skids in correct order.
• Participate in Make Ready (M/R) and hang plates.
• Check pagination and other quality checks once press is running.
• Help with Press wash up during change over.
• Demonstrate consistency in the observation of all safety procedures including bending and lifting techniques.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, reliable, and responsible in fulfilling obligations.
• Must work well with others.
• Must be flexible and open to change when needed.
• Must have the ability to carry out instructions.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must the ability to work up to 10 to 12 hour shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing while setting up and operating equipment.
• Continuously bending, twisting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Schedule

Thursday, Friday, Saturday (every other Wednesday) 8:00am-8:00pm