Manufacturing Associate - Press
CJK Group, Inc.•Pontiac, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Sheridan Pontiac, a CJK Company, is hiring a Manufacturing Associate to move materials by hand to and from machinery and transport materials or finished products from presses and machines to pallets. The role supports press operations by handling stock and materials, assisting with equipment setup and press web-up, and helping machine operators maintain an efficient and safe work area. Openings are available on second shift (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.) and third shift (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.).
Requirements
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Basic knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, warehouse procedures, and storage areas for placing or retrieving paper stock, signatures, and materials according to standard procedures.
- Ability to feed, stock, move, jog, arrange, unload, and rotate items on or off a press according to operating instructions or under the guidance of a bindery operator or supervisor.
- Ability to complete forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials.
- Basic skill using shrink-wrap or strapping equipment, manual dollies, carts or hand trucks, and hand tools and related material-handling equipment.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods during the workday.
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 20 pounds or more.
- Ability to exert a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects or adjust machinery.
- Ability to bend, twist, and reach to perform tasks and adjust equipment.
- Ability to work in a noisy environment, using protective equipment such as ear protection when necessary.
- Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience operating press or production machinery, preferably in printing or manufacturing.
- Familiarity with industrial safety standards and practices in a manufacturing setting.
- Previous experience working in a team-oriented environment and communicating effectively with colleagues and management to ensure efficient workflow.
Responsibilities
- Read work orders to determine which materials need to be moved.
- Load and unload materials from pallets by hand.
- Move materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
- Attach identification tags or labels to materials, or mark information on containers.
- Stack materials into bundles and band bundles together.
- Clean the work area, make minor repairs, and assist machine operators.
- Perform very basic clerical functions when needed.
- Assist with equipment setup.
- Assist the crew with web-up of the press.
- Lead or train other material handlers when needed.
- Follow and promote safety policies and procedures, including hazardous-waste handling, lockout/tagout rules, and hearing and eye protection policies.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- On-the-job training programs through Sheridan Academy
- Career advancement and development support
- Tuition reimbursement for approved coursework
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee referral program
- Medical insurance, including PPO and HSA plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- No- or low-cost telemedicine services through First Stop Health
- Confidential, free employee assistance program for wellness and mental health
- Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
