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Tweddle Group · 3 months ago

Bindery Assistant - 3rd Shift

Grand Rapids, MI, 49512, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Sheridan is a family of innovators and doers who value the craft and art of printing. The Bindery Assistant will be responsible for interpreting work orders, feeding books into machines, and ensuring quality standards are met while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

AutomotiveInformation TechnologyPublishingVideoWeb DesignWeb Development

Responsibilities

Learn to interpret the information on the work order and its contents

Follow daily running order provided by Scheduling Team

Feed books/signatures into machine

Pack books into cartons

Safely move materials/books to and from workstation

Perform hand operations as required

Communicate with Supervisor and Scheduling Team as needed

Maintain high throughput by performing quick and efficient make-readies and job changeovers

Inspect for quality defects ensuring quality standards are achieved

Be sure all waste is disposed of properly

Perform preventative maintenance, general cleaning and upkeep of machine and auxiliary equipment

Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity

Keep area safe and clean

Adequately communicate with oncoming shift

Perform end of shift duties leaving area ready for oncoming shift

Assist training new operators and employees

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Manufacturing experienceBasic math skillsMicrosoft OfficeEffective communicationRead instructionsInterpret documentsBasic tool operationPreventative maintenanceProblem-solving skills

Required

High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, workplace, and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Basic math skills, add subtract, and ability to use a measuring device

Basic problem-solving skills

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently, 20lbs constantly

Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 lbs. in all directions

Constantly be able to work in the work activities including moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another, communicating with others to exchange information, operating machine and/or power tools, and working in noisy environments

Preferred

One year manufacturing experience

Ability to work with the following software packages or programs: Microsoft Office, Flex and PrintStream at beginning level

Effective email and electronic communication skills are preferred

Ability to work with the following tools or machinery: Pallet mover, Paper Turning Disc, Knives: razor, hand, slab-off skives, Pallet wrap holder, Vacuum lift, Plate bender, Plate carts, Hand tools, Grease guns/ air hose nozzles, Shaft handling cart