Manufacturing Assistant Operator- Binder (We'll Train You!)

1st shift (7am-3pm) | Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities

Help Create Finished Products People Use Every Day

At Sheridan Lebanon Junction, your work becomes books, catalogs, magazines, and other printed materials used across the country. We're looking for dependable, hardworking team members to support our bindery operation and help ensure high-quality finished products move efficiently through production.

If you're mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be a great opportunity to build a long-term career in print manufacturing. We'd love to have you join our Bindery team as a Manufacturing Assistant Operator (Binder Assistant Operator).

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Assistant Operator, you'll support the binder operation by helping to set up equipment, monitoring product quality, and keeping production running smoothly.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting with binder setup according to job specifications

Setting up the cover deck and feeding covers

Helping maintain glue application on the spine and ensuring glue pots remain filled

Setting up trimmers and maintaining final trim size

Performing quality checks throughout the binding process

Inspecting books for quality during production

Watching for and clearing jams, misfeeds, and bad trims

Assisting with paperwork and production-related forms

Supporting pocket feeders when additional help is needed

Assisting with make-readies on auxiliary equipment

Helping with routine binder maintenance

Reading and understanding job tickets, work orders, and other production documentation

Working closely with the Binder Operator to support daily production schedules

Following customer quality requirements

Helping meet production goals related to make-readies, speed, waste, and efficiency

Using tools and measuring devices such as wrenches, gauges, and tape measures

Following all safety procedures and protocols

Assisting with other duties as assigned by management What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, safety-minded, and ready to work as part of a team in a production environment. High school diploma or GED

Dependable, reliable, and responsible in fulfilling job duties

Ability to troubleshoot machine issues when malfunctions occur

Ability to work well with others

Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing production needs

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Ability to read a ruler and use hand tools

Ability to read and interpret work orders, safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction

Ability to use measuring devices accurately

Basic problem-solving skills

Willingness to work overtime as needed Bonus Points If You Have Minimum of 2 years of bindery experience

Experience operating machines and/or power tools Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on manufacturing role. Candidates should be comfortable with the physical demands of the position, including: Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and constantly handling materials around 20 pounds

Standing continuously throughout the shift

Frequent walking and stooping

Occasional sitting, crouching, and overhead reaching

Performing repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions

Working near moving machinery in a loud production environment

Maintaining strong visual attention to detail and manual dexterity

Tolerating noise, environmental conditions, and production floor demands

Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection and safety shoes 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 next career move with Sheridan Lebanon Junction 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 sljhrteam@sheridan.com.