Machine Operator Full Time up to $18/hr

Production opportunities at Quad instill a sense of empowerment and possibility distinct from those at other employers. Quad's state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities include world-class automation and printing technology. This includes guided vehicles (driverless fork trucks) and world-class digital presses that give our clients a full range of options to produce personalized marketing products. Fueled by innovative, interesting days, you'll find hard work is good work, and feel a deep sense of pride in a job well done - something shared by everyone in the community we call Quad.

Quad is currently hiring Essential Workers who want to make a difference - Imagine more than you have today. Your career starts here. Be greater than you thought possible and reap the rewards of your success and growth. We are in the business of developing people. Promotions are based on your performance - You are in charge of your career!

At Quad entry-level wages for full-time start between $16 - $18/hr. You have immediate opportunities to advance - driving you to be better than yesterday. Through our Accelerated Training program, we will teach you a skilled trade and give you the opportunity to earn up to $21.00 in your first 2 years. In addition, we value and reward manufacturing experience by providing a competitive wage. Individuals with print experience can have a starting wage up to $27/hr. As your career progresses, there are multiple upward paths available, as we are continuously looking for our next group of leaders to excel within the organization.

One of Quad's largest mega plants and world headquarters is located in Sussex, WI. Sussex has been rated one of the "Best Places to Raise Kids" and is one of the top school systems in Southeastern Wisconsin. Sussex has outstanding parks, trails and golf courses and is nestled in between the two largest cities in the state, Milwaukee and Madison.

The Sussex plant is just over 1.7 million square feet in size, CLIMATE CONTROLLED and home to cutting edge equipment and technology. Our employees and their families have access to a nearby medical clinic, onsite fitness center, as well as many recreational outdoor activities like sand volleyball, baseball and basketball courts which are free for employees and their families to enjoy. We offer competitive pay, health, dental, pharmacy and life insurance, 401k, vacation, and other great benefits.

Quad is a Wisconsin-based company, which is among the largest magazine and direct-mail printers in the U.S. Our company leverages its strong print foundation as part of a much larger, robust integrated marketing services platform that helps marketers and content creators improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their marketing spend across offline and online media channels.

Quad is closely following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and implementing processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, customers and communities. We follow CDC and local health authorities, federal and state governments along with best practices and recommendations from our healthcare subsidiary, QuadMed.

BE YOUR OWN SUCCESS STORY. BE SOMETHING GREATER. BE QUAD.

Position Overview:

* Remove product from the end of the printing press or finishing machine.
* Work with loose and/or completed product by stacking onto pallets, transferring to tables & placing into a collator hopper or into mail bags.
* Move product/skids with a hand jack, motorized Raymond (Big Joe) lift or Forklift (training provided).
* Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations.
* Effectively communicate with team members.
* Assist other crew members with various duties including webbing up of the press and/or special handwork in order to meet customer requests.
* Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Must be at least 18-years of age or older
* Printing, factory, or other mechanical work experience a plus
* Strong mechanical aptitude.
* Ability to write and read measurements.
* Ability to read, understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
* The ability to use a computer/manipulate touch screens
* The ability to use repetitive hand/wrist movement
* Ability to lift stacks of end boards or banding strap rolls (~30 -60lbs) as needed
* The ability to take stacks of loose signatures or bundles ranging (5-30 lbs.) off a pallet or conveyor up to 48" in height and transfer to table top work surface 42", and then place into a collator hopper or mail bags that potentially weigh from 5-75 lbs.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize job need.
* Ability to be a team player in a fast paced, detail orientated production environment.
* Ability to follow instructions and work independently
* 12 hour rotating shifts (either 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, working 3 - 4 days a week.

Be a force to be reckoned with. Be something greater. Be Quad.

Additional Company Information

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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