Entry Level Press Assistant

Job Description

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As one of the leading print and publishing service providers in the nation, Sheridan prints everything from popular novels to prestigious education and trades books, and so much more. A career at Sheridan is so much more than just a job. We work hard, we have fun, and we are proud of what we do.

Job Summary:

Assist in the routine aspects of press operation including jogging signatures and removal and replacement of skids and continually review of signature quality.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communication with oncoming workers at shift change.
• Takes stacks off the end of a press and stacks product on skids.
• Removes skids by using a Big Joe and Hand Truck.
• Lifts stacks of end boards as needed.
• Lifts rolls of banding strap as needed.
• Moves logs as needed.
• Adjusts stacker using a touch screen.
• Train other personnel as instructed.
• Keep entire press area safe and clean.
• Follow guidelines for quality inspection of product on press.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate with other members of the staff.
• Basic skills in reading and writing.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to take stacks (averaging 10-20 lbs.) using repetitive hand/wrist movement, off the end of a press (2-4 feet high) and stack product on skids from floor level to 5 feet high using repetitive bending and twisting.
• Ability to remove skids (weighing up to 2,400 lbs.) by using a Big Joe and Hand Truck.
• Ability to lift stacks of end boards (30 lb.) as needed.
• Ability to lift rolls of banding strap (60 lb.) as needed.
• Ability to move logs as needed without lifting them (stand them up or lie them down).
• Ability to adjust stacker using a touch screen.
• Ability to stand up to 12 hours on a cement floor.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts plus overtime as needed.

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.

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Location(s)

Sheridan Kentucky Inc.

Position Type

Regular Full Time

Shift

Rotating 12-Hour Shift