MKE Project Impact Trainee- Hartford PT Manufacturing

Start Your Manufacturing Career with Quad – Project Impact Trainee ProgramNo Manufacturing Experience Required | Paid Career Readiness Training | Free TransportationAre you looking for more than just a job? Ready to build a career with a company that invests in your success?Quad is seeking motivated, dependable individuals to join our Project Impact Trainee Program, a unique opportunity designed to help you launch a career in manufacturing while providing the support and resources you need to succeed.In partnership with Running Rebels, participants complete a paid five-day Career Readiness Workshop in Milwaukee before beginning work at our Hartford, WI manufacturing facility. The workshop includes professional development, mentorship, financial literacy, conflict resolution, team building, and workplace readiness.The next cohort begins November 9, 2026.What We OfferStarting pay: $17.50 per hourPaid five-day Career Readiness WorkshopFree transportation to and from workNo manufacturing experience requiredHands-on trainingOpportunities for career advancementSupportive team environmentMentorship and career development Position SummaryAs a Manufacturing Associate, you'll help produce magazines, catalogs, newspaper inserts, and other printed products while learning the printing process from the ground up.Responsibilities include:Removing printed product from production equipmentStacking, sorting, and packaging finished productsLoading collator hoppersPalletizing finished materialsMoving materials using pallet jacks and Big Joe liftsSupporting press and finishing crewsFollowing quality and safety proceduresMaintaining a clean and organized work areaWorking as part of a team to meet production goals Schedule Requirements (Required)This position requires working 12-hour rotating shifts.Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)Choose one schedule:Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other SundayORThursday, Friday, and every other Sunday Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)Choose one schedule:Monday, Tuesday, and every other SaturdayORWednesday, Thursday, and every other SaturdayApplicants must be able to commit to one of these schedules consistently.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for dependable individuals who:Are at least 18 years oldHave a solid work historyWant to build a long-term careerWork well on a teamFollow directions and safety proceduresHave strong attendance and reliabilityCan read, write, and communicate effectivelyAre willing to learn Physical RequirementsThis position requires:Standing for the full 12-hour shiftFrequent lifting of 10–30 poundsOccasional lifting up to 60 poundsRepetitive bending, twisting, reaching, and stackingMoving pallets and materials using powered equipment after training Before You StartAll selected candidates will complete the paid five-day Project Impact Career Readiness Workshop in Milwaukee before beginning work at Quad.The workshop helps prepare you for success through:Professional developmentWorkplace communicationConflict resolutionTeam buildingFinancial literacyMentorship Why Quad?At Quad, we believe potential matters. If you're dependable, motivated, and ready to learn, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunity to help you build a rewarding manufacturing career.Apply today to interview for our November 9th Project Impact Trainee Program!Quad is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Drug-Free Workplace Quad