Day Shift Forklift Operator (Material Handler)

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Unleash Your Potential at Quad – Don't Miss Out!

Ready to supercharge your career and make a lasting impact? At Quad, we're excited to welcome ambitious individuals who are driven to excel. Are you mechanically inclined or maintenance-savvy? Ready to take on a new challenge? Look no further! We're looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team in Hartford, WI. Your adventure to success begins now - grab this opportunity!

Headquartered in Wisconsin, Quad is a marketing experience company that helps brands make direct consumer connections, from household to in-store to online. The company does this through its MX Solutions Suite, a comprehensive range of marketing and print services that seamlessly integrate creative, production, and media solutions across online and offline channels. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and data-driven intelligence, Quad simplifies the complexities of marketing by removing friction wherever it occurs along the marketing journey. Quad employs approximately 10,000 people in 10 countries and serves approximately 2,100 clients, including industry-leading blue-chip companies that serve both business and consumers in multiple industry verticals, with a particular focus on commerce, including retail, consumer packaged goods, and direct-to-consumer; financial services; and health. Quad is ranked among the largest agency companies in the U.S. by Ad Age, buoyed by its full-service media agency, Rise, and creative agency, Betty. Quad is also one of the largest commercial printers in North America, according to Printing Impressions.

Quad in Hartford is seeking full-time Warehouse Material Handlers (Forklift Drivers) to grow with us! Candidates hired into this role will be responsible for inventory control on the production floor, ensuring that materials are brought efficiently and accurately to machines to keep production downtime to a minimum. Candidates who have 2 or more years of experience in warehousing or shipping, with 75% or more of time spent on a forklift, are highly desirable. Starting wages are $18.00-$19.00 / hr. based on relevant work experience and stability with work history.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Move product/skids with a hand jack, motorized Raymond (Big Joe) lift, or Forklift (training provided)

• Servicing of press and finishing machines to move product throughout the plant

• Maintain an accurate inventory of products with the use of an onboard PC and RF bar coding system

• Loading and unloading of finished products and materials from semi-trailers and auto-wrappers using a forklift

• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations

• Effectively communicate with team members

• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have or be able to do the following:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

• Strong computer skills preferred.

• Prior forklift experience where 75% or more of your day is spent on a forklift.

• Factory, Manufacturing. Warehousing, Shipping, or other work experience where mechanical or handwork was necessary, such as laborer, machinist, assembly, bindery, mechanic, or warehouse work, is preferred.

• Printing, Finishing (Bindery), or Warehouse experience is preferred.

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow both written and verbal instructions.

• Good math skills.

• The ability to use repetitive hand/wrist movement

• Ability to multitask and prioritize job needs.

• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced, detail-oriented production environment.

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

• 12-hour Compressed work schedule. These shifts don’t rotate. (7 a.m. - 7 p.m.) including days, weekends, and holidays. Imagine having 4 days off every other week to pursue hobbies, relax, or spend time with your family! Our 12-hour 3/4, or 4/3 schedule offers you this balance, allowing you to work just 182 days a year while maintaining a full-time status.

Additional Information

The actual rate of pay offered will vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to the base salary, the total compensation package may also include overtime and shift differentials, depending on the role. Quad offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, annual discretionary match to 401(k) based on company performance, life insurance, and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus childbirth short-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, adoption & surrogacy benefits, pet insurance, and more!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with Quad, apply today and become part of a team that values growth, innovation, and your potential to excel.

We offer comprehensive benefits ( for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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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