Manufacturing Associate-Press

Hess Print Solutions; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

OT opportunities

Referral bonuses

PPE provided

Shoe reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Sheridan Brimfield, part of the Sheridan Group, is seeking a press assistant to support the press room operations across catalogs, commercial print, and educational materials. You’ll engage in lift-system handling, make-ready activities, and plate hanging while following safety procedures.

Paid training and cross-training are provided with clear advancement paths. Expect steady 12-hour night shifts with a premium, along with comprehensive benefits after 30 days, including medical, dental,

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 be able to work 10- to 12-hour shifts.

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 safety procedures including bending and lifting techniques.

Skills

Dependable

Team player

Flexible

Instruction-following

Lifts 50 lbs

Long shifts

Tools

N/A

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. 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.

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.

It’s a Plus If You Have

• Print, bindery, or finishing experience.
• Experience setting up or adjusting production equipment.

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.

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.

SCHEDULE:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (every other Saturday) 8:00pm-8:00am