MKE Project Impact Trainee

About the Role

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. Participants complete a paid five-day Career Readiness Workshop in Milwaukee before beginning work at our Hartford, WI manufacturing facility.

What We Offer

• Starting pay: $17.50 per hour
• Paid five-day Career Readiness Workshop
• Free transportation to and from work
• No manufacturing experience required
• Hands-on training
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Supportive team environment
• Mentorship and career development

Position Summary

As a Manufacturing Associate, you'll help produce magazines, catalogs, newspaper inserts, and other printed products while learning the printing process from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Removing printed product from production equipment
• Stacking, sorting, and packaging finished products
• Loading collator hoppers
• Palletizing finished materials
• Moving materials using pallet jacks and Big Joe lifts
• Supporting press and finishing crews
• Following quality and safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Working as part of a team to meet production goals

Schedule Requirements

This position requires working 12-hour rotating shifts.

• Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Sunday OR
• Thursday, Friday, and every other Sunday
• Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday OR
• Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Saturday

Applicants must be able to commit to one of these schedules consistently.

Requirements & Tech Stack

We're looking for dependable individuals who:

• Are at least 18 years old
• Have a solid work history
• Want to build a long-term career
• Work well on a team
• Follow directions and safety procedures
• Have strong attendance and reliability
• Can read, write, and communicate effectively
• Are willing to learn

Physical Requirements

This position requires:

• Standing for the full 12-hour shift
• Frequent lifting of 10–30 pounds
• Occasional lifting up to 60 pounds
• Repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, and stacking
• Moving pallets and materials using powered equipment after training

Before You Start

All 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 development
• Workplace communication
• Conflict resolution
• Team building
• Financial literacy
• Mentorship