Bindery Operator 3 - 3rd Shift

3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM, Sunday - Thursday)
Competitive pay based on experience | Full-time | Occasional overtime required

About Sheridan

Sheridan Liberty is part of CJK Group, a leader in print manufacturing. We are proud to provide stable jobs, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Operate auxiliary binding machines with multiple cutting heads and control surfaces

• Set up and operate adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) including vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and stacking stations

• Inspect equipment for safety and follow established safety protocols

• Adjust and synchronize multiple workstations to maintain production flow and quality

• Direct and support other operators to ensure goals for quality, output, and productivity are met

• Maintain and adjust folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and gluing machines using standard and specialized tools

• Make machine adjustments based on job specifications and paper types (weight, size, moisture, etc.)

• Monitor machine performance and identify opportunities for improvement or troubleshooting

• Communicate effectively with team members to meet production deadlines

Qualifications

• Experience operating and adjusting bindery equipment including folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and gluing machines

• Strong knowledge of setup, procedures, and machine capabilities for folding, collating, and cutting printed materials

• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, and conditions and ability to adjust machines accordingly

• Basic math skills (decimals, metric units) for interpreting job orders and making precise adjustments

• Proficiency with hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) and specialized tools for machine maintenance

• Ability to read and interpret job specifications and machine operation instructions

• Previous bindery or print industry experience required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently

• Ability to stand for long periods in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Full benefits after 30 days (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and more)

• Paid holidays, plus one personal holiday of your choice

• Paid time off

• Referral bonuses and employee discount programs

• Safety shoe reimbursement

• Hearing protection provided

CJK Group 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 Liddell, at Liddell.Thomas@sheridan.com.