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

3^rd Shift | Sunday - Thursday | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Full-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 bindery equipment.

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

What You’ll Do

Feed books/signatures into machine
Pack books into cartons
Safely move materials/books to and from workstation
Perform hand operations as required
Work as part of a team to hit daily production goals
Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards
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:

Have experience operating machinery in any industry (manufacturing, warehouse, trades, etc.)
High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, workplace, and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Basic math skills, add subtract, and ability to use a measuring device
Basic problem-solving skills
Are mechanically inclined and comfortable using basic tools
Can read basic job instructions and measurements
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

On your feet for most of the shift
Fast-paced, team-oriented production floor
Lift up to 20 lbs occasionally

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.

Apply Today

If you are interested in gaining hands-on trade experience and building a strong career foundation, we would welcome the opportunity to hear from you.

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 616-957-1770, at tim.clancy@sheridan.com.

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