Sheetfed Press Assistant

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 vibrant team in Franklin, WI Your adventure to success begins now – grab this opportunity!

Quad is seeking a Press Assistant at our Franklin, WI location. The person will assist the First and Second Press Operators in running the Press. Additionally, the Press Assistant will perform cleaning and set-up duties, load and stage paper, and manage the press output along with area maintenance. Wages start between $17.50 - $19.50 / hour, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions.

Headquartered in Wisconsin, Quad is a marketing experience company that helps brands make direct consumer connections, from household to instore 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. With approximately 11,000 employees in 11 countries, we serve around 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

Our 250,000 sq. ft. facility in Franklin, WI is a state-of-the-art packaging plant that serves a diverse range of clients, including local breweries, grocery stores, yogurt producers, automotive part suppliers, and well-known battery brands. We offer Sheetfed offset, and narrow-web flexo, along with die cutting and custom folding/gluing, all supported by advanced inline quality control systems.

The facility is well-lit with both natural and artificial lighting, climate-controlled, and impeccably clean. We take great pride in fostering a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere where everyone collaborates to achieve our goals!

We have the following shift options to offer:

5 pm - 5 am Monday- Wednesday

5 am - 5 pm Thursday - Saturday

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare for Operation - Check order documentation to prepare for make-ready operations. Make ready for production by setting up machine components to create products in line with customer specifications.
• Operate Sheeting Machine - Operate assigned equipment according to Company policies and standard operating procedures. Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed. Perform routine adjustments as needed to alter position, alignment, speed, or pressure.
• Perform Maintenance - Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned equipment during shift.
• Perform Quality Checks - Complete quality checklist(s) and other paperwork according to established standard operating procedures and perform quality checks of product throughout to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform Line Clearance - Clean assigned area by removing all products from the line, trash, boxes, and other supplies associated with a completed order.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of the equipment platform.
• Solid Continuous Improvement background.
• Expertise in all technologies of Production equipment.
• Expert mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of production equipment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated to lead, model, and direct leaders' and crew members' efforts to maintain schedule and deadlines.
• Must be able to read and follow directions and able to manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.
• Must be prompt and reliable and able to work overtime as required.
• Ability to organize, and manage people effectively.
• Must be able to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, and lift to 50 pounds occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Previous manufacturing/warehouse experience is a plus but will train the right candidate.
3. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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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