What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler Shp position at CJK Group?
Material Handler (We’ll Train You!)
1st shift (7am - 3pm) | Full-Time | Competitive Pay Overtime Opportunities
Build Something You Can Hold in Your Hands
At Sheridan Grand Rapids, your work doesn't disappear into a spreadsheet—it becomes books, catalogs, magazines, and printed materials used by people across the country.
We're looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who are ready to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in print manufacturing. No print industry experience? No problem. We'll provide the training you need to succeed.
What You'll Do
As a Manufacturing Associate (Material Handler), you'll help keep our printing operation running smoothly by:
- Removing printed materials from the press and stacking them on pallets
- Checking printed products for quality issues like smears or folding problems
- Loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the facility
- Counting, labeling, and organizing materials
- Bundling and preparing products for the next stage of production
- Using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other equipment to move materials
- Assisting the press crew with job setup, including handling printing plates
- Helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Pitching in on other projects as needed
What We're Looking For
You don't need years of experience—we'll provide training!
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a high school diploma or GED
- Can follow written and verbal instructions
- Has basic math and reading skills
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Is dependable, motivated, and ready to learn
- Can safely lift and move materials and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Warehouse or manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.
Physical Requirements
This is an active, hands-on position. You'll spend much of your day standing, walking, lifting, and moving materials. You should be comfortable:
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 20 pounds
- Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds
- Stand and walk for most of the shift.
- Perform repetitive bending, reaching, twisting, and material handling activities throughout the shift.
- Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with moving equipment and varying noise levels.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection and safety footwear.
Why Join Sheridan?
- Stable, full-time career with a growing company
- Comprehensive benefits after 30 days, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Employee discounts and wellness resources.
- Safety-focused culture with PPE provided and safety shoe reimbursement.
- On-the-job training and opportunities for career advancement.
- Opportunity to learn valuable manufacturing and production skills that can lead to future growth within the company.
Start your manufacturing career with Sheridan and become part of a team that creates products seen and used worldwide.
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 the location HR Team at 616-818-4396.
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