Forklift Seasonal

Quad; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Quad is seeking Seasonal Forklift/Material Handlers for our Hartford, WI plant to help meet production goals during peak volume. The role offers training on our printing processes and uses the latest equipment in a clean environment. This seasonal assignment runs from now until 11/14/2026.

Shifts include 12-hour days, nights, weekends and holidays; overtime may be required. Responsibilities include moving products with forklifts, loading/unloading, maintaining inventory, and adhering to safety

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong computer skills preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing/warehouse experience helpful.
• Printing/finishing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist movements.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Team player in fast-paced production environment.
• Shift is 12 hours: 7 to 7 (3 on 4 off / 4 on 3 off) across days/nights.

Responsibilities

• Move products/skids using hand jack, forklift or lift (training provided).
• Service press and finishing machines to move product within the plant.
• Maintain accurate inventory with onboard PC and RF barcode system.
• Load/unload finished product and materials from trailers using a forklift.
• Adhere to quality, safety and work rules and regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Strong computer skills

Ability to read instructions

Multi-tasking

Team player

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

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.

Quad/Graphics is seeking Seasonal Forklift/Material Handlers for our Hartford, WI plant.

The Seasonal Production forklift workers assist in meeting production goals and deadlines during times of increased volume. The position offers the opportunity to learn the printing process from the ground up, while working with the industry’s most advanced printing equipment in a clean, well-kept environment. Our Seasonal opportunity is estimated to run from now until 11/14/2026.

Shifts and dates of assignments may be rotated and may vary by department. Openings include forklift/material handler. Hours are based on production needs; however, hours consist of 12-hour shifts, days, nights, weekends and holiday as needed. Overtime is required as needed.

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 product with the use of an onboard PC and RF bar coding system.
• Loading and unloading of finished product and materials from semi-trailers and auto-wrapper 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 highly preferred, but not required.
• Factory, Manufacturing 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 need.
• Ability to be a team player in a fast paced, detail orientated production environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• You will be asked to follow a shift: (3 on 4 off, 4 on 3 off) will be both days and nights throughout the year, we will explain this during interview process. 12 hours shift 7 to 7.

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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