MKE Project Impact Trainee- Hartford PT Manufacturing (Hiring Immediately)

Quad is committed to hiring hard working individuals through the Project Impact Trainee Program, looking for a career in manufacturing and providing support to remove barriers to employment. Partnership with Running Rebels, employees complete a (5) day paid career readiness workshop from 9:30am-1pm at our Quad MKE office, which provides support, resources and mentorship before starting at the Hartford Plant. Workshop includes building on soft skills, employability skills, conflict resolution, team building and financial literacy. Project Impact Trainee Program offers free transportation. Next cohort start July 13, 2026, for those that are hired.

Quad's entry-level manufacturing position includes the opportunity to learn the printing process from the ground up and advance in a progressive environment. In this position you will assist in the creation of various well-known magazines/catalogs/newspaper inserts and other related products in our Press or Finishing department. Part Time Manufacturing wage is $17.50 / hr.

Work Schedule (Required – No Exceptions)

Day shift follows a 2‑3‑2 rotating day shift schedule , and applicants must be able to commit to one of the following:

• Tuesday, Wednesday & every other Sunday (7 AM – 7 PM)
  OR

• Thursday, Friday & every other Sunday (7 AM – 7 PM)

Night shift follows a 2‑3‑2 rotating night shift schedule , and applicants must be able to commit to one of the following:

• Monday, Tuesday & every other Saturday (7 PM – 7 AM)
  OR

• Wednesday, Thursday & every other Saturday (7 PM – 7 AM)

If you are unable to commit to one of these schedules reliably, please do not apply.

Attendance and schedule consistency are crucial for effective training, seamless team coverage, and operational success.

Job duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Remove product from the end of the printing press or finishing machine.
• Stack loose signatures off a pallet and transfer to table and then place into a collator hopper.
• Transfer completed bundles of product off machine conveyor and stack onto pallets, then place mail bags onto pallet.
• Move product with a hand jack or motorized Raymond or Big Joe lift.
• Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with other members of the staff.
• Remove skids of product using a Big Joe and Hand Truck.
• 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.

• At least 18-years of age or older
• A solid work history
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• The ability to read and write; possess good verbal and written comprehension
• Strong interest in manufacturing and a desire to learn.
• The ability to take stacks (average 10-30 lbs.) using repetitive hand/wrist movement, off of the end of a machine (2-4 feet high) and stack product on skids from floor level to 5 feet high using repetitive bending and twisting.
• The ability to remove skids (weighing up to 2400 lbs.) by using a Big Joe and Hand Truck
• Ability to lift stacks of end boards (30 lbs.) as needed.
• Lift rolls of banding strap (60 lb.) as needed.
• Moving logs as needed without lifting them (stand them up or lie them down)
• Ability to adjust stacker using a touch screen.
• Ability to use a vibrating jogging table.
• The ability to take stacks of loose signatures ranging (5-30 lbs.) off a pallet of up to 48” in height and transfer to tabletop work surface 42”, and then place into a collator hopper.
• Ability to transfer completed bundles of product (10-30 lbs.) off machine conveyor and stack onto pallets or into mail bags that potentially weigh from 5 to 75 lbs. Then place mail bags onto pallet.
• The ability to use a hand jack or motorized Raymond or Big Joe lift.
• The ability to use a computer, scissors, and tape gun.

Additional Shift Information

• Must be able to stand for your full 12-hour shift.
• Successfully complete (5) day Career Readiness Workshop

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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