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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. 

Our compressed work schedule is geared toward balancing work and family life.   You will work 3 to 4, 12-hour days a week with opportunities for overtime (OT paid after 40 hours per week).   The shift you will work is 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., which will include weekends and holidays.  This shift does not rotate.

Join Quad and take on an exciting role as a forklift driver and immediately be rewarded with a competitive starting wage, between $17.50 - $19.50 / hour.    But that's just the beginning of your adventure with Quad.  We're not here to stand still; we're here to help propel you forward, pushing you to exceed your limits and surpass your goals every single day. Through our Accelerated Training program, we will teach you a skilled trade and allow you to earn up to $23 / hour in your first 2 years.   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 is located in Hartford, which is a vibrant city located about 38 miles northwest of downtown Milwaukee.  It's one of the safest and fastest-growing cities in Wisconsin.  At over 1.6 million square feet in size, the Hartford plant is CLIMATE CONTROLLED.  Our employees and their families have access to an onsite medical clinic, and a fitness center, as well as many recreational outdoor activities like disc golf, sand volleyball, and horseshoes which are free for employees and their families to enjoy. 

Headquartered in Wisconsin, Quad is a $3 billion global marketing experience company, that is among the largest magazine and direct-mail printers in the U.S. With over 15,000 employees, our company leverages its strong print foundation through every facet of the marketing journey efficiently and at scale through its innovative, data-driven offerings. 

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 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 is preferred, such as laborer, machinist, assembly, bindery, mechanic, warehouse, etc. 
• 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 multi-task and prioritize job needs.
• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced, detail-orientated production environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently. 
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, ability to lift to 50 pounds occasionally, stand long hours (12-hour shift), use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions, and use vision to identify defects.

12-hour shifts -these shifts don’t rotate.   (7 a.m. - 7 p.m. ) including days, weekends, and holidays. working 3 - 4 days a week.  Overtime is always a possibility but not guaranteed.