Manufacturing Associate - Press 1st Shift

Tweddle Group; Chelsea, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 30 days

PTO and paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Employee referral bonus program

Safety PPE and footwear reimbursement

On-the-job training & career growth

Job summary

Sheridan is seeking a Manufacturing Associate for the 1st shift in our press operation. You’ll help move materials, check quality, and assist with setup to produce books, catalogs, and printed materials used nationwide, with on-the-job training provided.

Join a safety‑focused, team‑oriented environment offering comprehensive benefits after a short training period, opportunities for growth, and a stable full‑time career in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Team player with dependability.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Remove printed materials from the press and stack on pallets.
• Check printed products for quality issues like smears or folding problems.
• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the facility.
• Count, label, and organize materials.
• Bundle and prepare products for the next stage of production.
• Use hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other equipment to move materials.
• Assist the press crew with job setup, including handling printing plates.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Pitch in on other projects as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Dependable

Following instructions

Math skills

Reading skills

Willing to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Manufacturing Associate - Press 1st Shift

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Job Description

Manufacturing Associate- Press (We’ll Train You!)

Build Something You Can Hold in Your Hands

At Sheridan, your workdoesn'tdisappear into a spreadsheet—it becomes books, catalogs, magazines, and printed materials used by people across the country.

We’relooking for dependable, hardworking individuals who are ready to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in print manufacturing. No print industry experience? No problem.We’llprovide the training you need tosucceed.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Associate, you'll help keep our printing operation running smoothly by:

• Removing printed materials from the press and stacking them on pallets
• Checking printed products for quality issues like smears or folding problems
• Loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the facility
• Counting, labeling, and organizing materials
• Bundling and preparing products for the next stage of production
• Using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other equipment to move materials
• Assisting the press crew with job setup, including handling printing plates
• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Pitching in on other projects as needed

What We're Looking For

You don't need years of experience—we’ll provide training!

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a high school diploma or GED
• Can follow written and verbal instructions
• Has basic math and reading skills
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Is dependable, motivated, and ready to learn
• Can safely lift and move materials and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Warehouse or manufacturing experience is a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position. You'll spend much of your day standing, walking, lifting, and moving materials. You should be comfortable:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk for most of the shift.
• Perform repetitive bending, reaching, twisting, and material handling activities throughout the shift.
• Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with moving equipment and varying noise levels.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection and safety footwear.

Why Join Sheridan?

• Stable, full-time career with agrowing company
• Comprehensive benefits after30 days, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Employee discounts and wellness resources.
• Safety-focused culture with PPE provided and safety shoe reimbursement.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career advancement.
• Opportunity to learn valuable manufacturing and production skills that can lead to future growth within the company.

Start your manufacturing career with Sheridan and become part of a team that creates products seen and used worldwide.

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 [e-mail].

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Location(s)

• KGL
• KODI
• Sheridan
• Tweddle Group

Position Type

Regular Full Time

Shift

1st