Bindery Assistant - 1st Shift
About The Position
Sheridan MI has operated in Chelsea, Michigan, for more than 70 years of service to the book publishing industry. Our customers depend on us to convert their ideas into one of the most important inventions man ever made, a book of printed words. JOB SUMMARY: Learn to interpret the information on the work order and its contents. Follow daily running order provided by Scheduling Team. Feed books/signatures into machine. Pack books into cartons. Safely move materials/books to and from workstation. Perform hand operations as required. Communicate with Supervisor and Scheduling Team as needed. Maintain high throughput by performing quick and efficient make-readies and job changeovers. Inspect for quality defects ensuring quality standards are achieved. Be sure all waste is disposed of properly. Perform preventative maintenance, general cleaning and upkeep of machine and auxiliary equipment. Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity. Keep area safe and clean. Adequately communicate with oncoming shift Perform end of shift duties leaving area ready for oncoming shift. Assist training new operators and employees. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- One year manufacturing experience.
- Ability to work with the following software packages or programs: Microsoft Office, Flex and PrintStream at beginning level Effective email and electronic communication skills are preferred
- Ability to work with the following tools or machinery Pallet mover Paper Turning Disc Knives: razor, hand, slab-off skives Pallet wrap holder Vacuum lift Plate bender Plate carts Hand tools Grease guns/ air hose nozzles Shaft handling cart
Responsibilities
- Learn to interpret the information on the work order and its contents.
- Follow daily running order provided by Scheduling Team.
- Feed books/signatures into machine.
- Pack books into cartons.
- Safely move materials/books to and from workstation.
- Perform hand operations as required.
- Communicate with Supervisor and Scheduling Team as needed.
- Maintain high throughput by performing quick and efficient make-readies and job changeovers.
- Inspect for quality defects ensuring quality standards are achieved.
- Be sure all waste is disposed of properly.
- Perform preventative maintenance, general cleaning and upkeep of machine and auxiliary equipment.
- Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity.
- Keep area safe and clean.
- Adequately communicate with oncoming shift
- Perform end of shift duties leaving area ready for oncoming shift.
- Assist training new operators and employees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Job training
- Career advancement
- College tuition up to $5,250 per year
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Competitive compensation
- Medical (PPO and HSA Plans), Dental, Vision
- Telehealth – convenient and no cost
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life
- 401(k) with company match
- Company paid short term disability
- FSA Health and Dependent Care savings accounts
- HSA Health saving account
- EAP program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
