Quad

A Press Assistant position includes the opportunity to learn the printing process from the ground up and advance in a progressive environment.. Remove product from the end of the printing press or finishing machine.. Move product/skids with a hand jack, motorized Raymond (Big Joe) lift or Forklift (training provided).. off a pallet or conveyor up to 48” in height and transfer to table top work surface 42”, and then place into a collator hopper or mail bags that potentially weigh from 5-75 lbs.. Must be able to stand for your full 12-hour shift.

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Now hiring in Milwaukee, WI

We are currently seeking PART-TIME Press Assistants to grow with us! A Press Assistant 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 know magazines/catalogs/newspaper inserts and other related products in our Press area.

Quad is committed to hiring hard working individuals looking for a career in manufacturing and providing support to remove barriers to employment. Partnership with Running Rebels provides a week long career readiness workshop to ensure the success of our employees before starting at the Sussex Plant. Part Time Manufacturing wage is $17.50 / hr. Transportation is provided. Next new hire cohort starts in June.

**Interviews, selection and hiring will take place a month prior to the actual start of the cohort.

The below shifts are available:

Tuesday/Wednesday night shift (7pm-7am)

Tuesday/Wednesday day shift (7am-7pm)

Thursday/Friday night shift (7pm-7am)

Thursday/Friday day shift (7am-7pm)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Remove product from the end of the printing press or finishing machine.
Work with loose and/or completed product by stacking onto pallets, transferring to tables & placing into a collator hopper or into mail bags.
Move product/skids with a hand jack, motorized Raymond (Big Joe) lift or Forklift (training provided).
Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations.
Effectively communicate with team members.
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.

Must be at least 18-years of age or older
Printing, factory, or other mechanical work experience a plus
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to write and read measurements.
Ability to read, understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
The ability to use a computer/manipulate touch screens
The ability to use repetitive hand/wrist movement
Ability to lift stacks of end boards or banding strap rolls (30 -60lbs) as needed
The ability to take stacks of loose signatures or bundles ranging (5-30 lbs.) off a pallet or conveyor up to 48” in height and transfer to table top work surface 42”, and then place into a collator hopper or mail bags that potentially weigh from 5-75 lbs.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize job need.
Ability to be a team player in a fast paced, detail orientated production environment.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Additional Shift Information

We are looking for someone who is able to work a part-time fixed schedule. This entails 2 consistent 12-hour days a week which will be determined by you and the hiring manager.
Must be able to stand for your full 12-hour shift.

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