Manufacturing Operator - Bindery Ancillary Machines

TSG - The Sheridan Group; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan is hiring for a Manufacturing Operator - Bindery - Ancillary Machines. We’ll train you to operate high-speed paper sheeting equipment, set up and run bindery tools, and support a team focused on meeting daily production goals.

Previous bindery experience isn’t required. You should be ready to learn, commit to safety, and work on 6:30 AM–3:00 PM shift with potential overtime. Join Sheridan and grow in a print manufacturing career.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn hands-on processes.
• Ability to read basic job instructions and measurements.
• Able to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain bindery equipment and ancillary machines.
• Keep machines running smoothly by making adjustments and monitoring quality.
• Work with the team to meet daily production goals and quality standards.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot minor issues to keep production moving and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Attention to quality

Team player

Read measurements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Manufacturing Operator - Bindery - Ancillary Machines (We'll Train You!)

1st shift- Shift | Monday - Friday |6:30 AM – 3:00 PMFull-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 paper sheeting equipment.

We’re hiring anyone who is ready to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in print manufacturing.

Sheridan.

Be part of something greater.

Your career awaits…join us!

What You’ll Do

• Learn to set up, run and maintain small bindery equipment, including sewers, drills, shrink wrap, board cutter, box maker and mechanical binding.
• Keep machines running smoothly by making adjustments and monitoring quality.
• Work as part of a team to hit daily production goals.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Troubleshoot minor issues and keep production moving.
• 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:

• Are at least 18 years of age.
• Have a High School Diploma, or GED.
• Are mechanically inclined and comfortable using basic tools.
• Can read basic job instructions and measurements (decimals, sizes, etc.)
• Take pride in doing quality work
• Show up reliably and work well with a team.

It’s a plus if you have:

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

Physical & Work Environment

Work is performed in a factory environment with regular exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and the physical hazards of machinery, plus some exposure to fumes, oils, lubricants, and chemicals.

• Safety toe shoes and hearing protection required.
• On your feet for most of the shift
• Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50lbs.

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.

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