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Material Handler – 1st Shift

CJK Group
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026

Material Handler – 1st Shift

 

Sheridan is a family of innovators and doers who are a part of something far greater than themselves. We value the craft and art of printing and the processes used to create and distribute the world’s content. We care about each other, support each other, and provide every opportunity for training, growth, and developments. We work hard, we have fun, and we are proud of what we do. 

 

Sheridan.  Be part of something greater.  Your career awaits…join us!

 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

  • Deliver carton inventory and supply to bindery. 
  • Deliver signatures to storage. 
  • Managing inventory/record keeping. 
  • Receive and manage returned product. 
  • Backup in the Bindery Department.  
  • Backup running and maintaining both bailer and vacuum system. 
  • Backup in keeping the pallets, gaylord, and boards stocked in the plant; when necessary cut new boards.  
  • Complies with all safety regulations and work rules. 
  • Performs general housekeeping in working area. 
  • Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.  
  • Operate stand-up and/or sit-down industrial trucks to move materials to the appropriate manufacturing areas safely without damage.
  • Responsible for industrial truck safety as well as completion of daily industrial truck inspections sheets.
  • Perform all functions of material handling including, but not limited to, Shipping, Receiving, Warehouse and work in process (WIP).
  • Communicate with Supervisor as needed.
  • Be sure all waste is disposed of properly.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, general cleaning and upkeep of industrial truck.
  • Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity.
  • Keep area safe and clean.
  • Perform end of shift duties leaving equipment ready for oncoming shift.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
  • 2 years’ experience in Material Handling position. 
  • Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend simple instructions, job tickets, memos,  workplace and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Must follow explicit orders and job specifications. 
  • Ability to add, subtract, and count accurately. 
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables. 
  • Good communication skills, strong organizational skills, and team player with pleasant attitude.  
  • Basic math skills, add subtract, and ability to use a measuring device. 
  • Basic problem-solving skills. 
  • Proficient with personal computers, Outlook, Excel and Word. 
  • Requires a hi-lo license.  

 

 

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Previous industrial truck experience preferred.  
  • Ability to work with the following tools or machinery
  • Scale
  • Banding machine
  • Stretch Wrapper
  • Label Printer 
  • Hand tools

   

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently, 20lbs constantly
  • Constantly be able to work in the work activities
  • Remain in stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods 
  • Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another, 
  • Communicating with others to exchange information, 
  • Operating machine and/or power tools
  • Work in noisy environments
  • Occasionally be able to do the listed activities
  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like 
  • Moving self in different position to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight spaces
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers 
  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
  • Work in high temperatures, small and/or enclosed spaces

 

 

 

Base Schedule is Monday to Friday and may include Saturday overtime

  • 1st shift: 7 AM-3 PM
  • 2nd shift: 3 PM-11 PM
  • 3rd shift: 11 PM-7 AM
  • Overtime pays time and a half after 40 hours per week
  • Shift premiums: 2nd shift-5% and 3rd shift-7%

 

 

WHY WORK FOR SHERIDAN?

  • 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

 

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 the location HR Manager at 616-818-4396.

 

 

 

 

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Salary : $5,250

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