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Cardinal Staffing | Sheridan -

Versailles, KY Starting Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Schedule:

2nd Shift | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Cardinal Staffing, a Sure-Staff Company, is hiring Finishing Technicians for a busy print and publication manufacturing facility in Versailles, Kentucky. In this role, you will support the production of books, magazines, and other printed materials by assisting with finishing, binding, trimming, packaging, and quality inspection. This is a hands-on manufacturing position best suited for dependable individuals who pay attention to detail, work well on a team, and can keep up in a fast-paced production environment. Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience helps, but we encourage dependable candidates who are willing to learn and can follow instructions to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Load printed materials, book blocks, and paper signatures into machine feeders and equipment.
• Assist with operating binding, stitching, collating, and trimming production lines.
• Remove finished products from conveyor belts and prepare them for packaging.
• Inspect finished books and printed materials for quality, accuracy, and presentation.
• Stack, organize, and prepare completed products for shipment or the next stage of production.
• Load cartons, stack products on pallets, and assist with packaging operations.
• Move pallets, trays, and other materials throughout the work area as needed.
• Use hand jacks and designated material-handling equipment to move products safely.
• Keep materials properly organized and ensure production areas remain clean and orderly.
• Identify and separate rejected or defective printed materials.
• Assist with manual packaging tasks, including inserting magazines into envelopes when required.
• Follow established production procedures, safety guidelines, and instructions from supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with machine operators and other production team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and write English and communicate effectively with team members.
• Basic math skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

This position involves continuous, hands-on production work.

Candidates must be able to:

• Stand for extended periods during the shift.
• Repeatedly lift and transfer printed materials and finished products.
• Handle bundles of printed materials weighing approximately 5-30 pounds.
• Push, pull, move, and stack materials, pallets, trays, and containers as needed.
• Perform repetitive bending, reaching, lifting, and stacking tasks.
• Maintain a consistent pace while meeting production and quality expectations.

Some packaging and material-handling tasks may involve heavier containers. Reasonable accommodations may be available in accordance with applicable law. Why Work with Cardinal Staffing At Cardinal Staffing, a Sure-Staff Company, we connect job seekers with opportunities in manufacturing, production, and other light industrial fields.

Benefits and opportunities include:

• Competitive starting pay.
• Electronic weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including prescription coverage.
• Health and wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Personalized support from our staffing team.
• Access to additional employment opportunities.

Employee Referral Bonus Refer a friend and earn $100! When you refer someone new to Cardinal Staffing and they complete 30 days of employment, you receive a $100 referral bonus, and your referral receives $100 as well. Apply Today! If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply today! Cardinal Staffing, a Sure-Staff Company, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions In accordance with applicable state requirements, AI tools may be used during certain stages of the employment process, including recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment-related evaluations. These tools may assist in reviewing application materials and assessing qualifications but do not replace human judgment.