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Production Assistant

Sheridan
Brainerd, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026
### Job Duties

Manufacturing Associate – Finishing/Bindery (We’ll Train You!)

2nd shift 2:30PM - 11PM

At Sheridan your work doesn’t disappear into a spreadsheet—it becomes books, catalogs, and printed materials people use every day. If you’ve worked with machines, enjoy hands-on work, and take pride in quality, we’ll train you to run high-speed bindery equipment.

We’re hiring anyone who is ready to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in print manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

Feed books/signatures into machine.

Pack books into cartons.

Safely move materials/books to and from workstation.

Perform hand operations as required.

Work as part of a team to hit daily production goals.

Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.

Follow safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Physical & Work Environment

Work is performed in a factory environment with regular exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and physical hazards of machinery, plus some exposure to fumes, oils, lubricants, and chemicals.

Walking: Must be able to walk with ease, as some operations require constant walking.

Standing: Must be able to stand (almost all jobs operations require long hours) on a concrete floor, or wooden platform.

Lifting: Must be able to lift various materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously.

Twisting: Must be able to twist/rotate at the waist, up to 90 degrees, when loading or packing.

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 Manager at 218-829-2877 or smn.jobs@sheridan.com.

### Minimum Education Required

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

### Minimum Experience Required

Ability to understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions.

Ability to read sufficiently to identify various printed forms and count accurately.

Show up reliably and work well with a team

### Shift

Second (Evening)

### Number of Openings

1

### Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

### Physical Required

No

### Drug Test Required

Yes

### Compensation

$15.50 / Hourly

### Additional Compensation

$1.00/hour shift differential

### Postal Code

56401

### Job Type

Full Time

### Place of Work

On-site

### Requisition ID

SMN1712

### Job Benefits

Paid time off & holidays.

Competitive compensation.

Medical (PPO and HSA Plans), Dental, Vision.

First Stop Health – convenient no- or low-cost telemedicine services.

Confidential and free EAP program for wellness and mental health.

Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.

401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Salary : $16

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