Recycling Technician

Quad; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Quad in Franklin, WI is hiring a full-time Recycling Technician/Clamp Truck Operator. The role involves coordinating recyclables, operating forklifts and tuggers, and supporting a safe, productive plant environment.

Wages start between $18.00 and $21.00 per hour, with potential for more based on experience. Shifts are Mon–Fri, 1pm–9pm or 9pm–5pm, plus a $3 shift premium.

Qualifications

• Must be able to accurately complete billing and shipping forms.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and write; good verbal and written comprehension.
• The ability to multi‑task and prioritize job needs.
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously and up to 50 pounds, occasionally.
• Daytime hours, working 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to climb ladders above 12 feet high with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate of materials to be recycled within the plant using a forklift or tugger.
• Removal of all recyclables from around the plant
• Depositing recyclables into the recycling system
• Operating the bailing and shredding system
• Separating and storing the various grades of recyclables for shipment
• Loading semi‑truck trailers and rail cars
• Complete basic forms for billing and service orders
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Follow all clean‑up and housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Billing forms

Instruction following

Reading and writing

Multi-tasking

Lifting ability

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

We Have The Following Shift Options To Offer

Monday - Friday 1 pm - 9 pm plus $ 3.00 shift premium

Monday - Friday 9 pm - 5 pm plus $ 3.00 shift premium

Every day, millions of people see the products we produce—from retail packaging and magazines to catalogs, direct mail and marketing materials. Behind every product is a team of skilled people who take pride in quality, innovation and working together.

At Quad, you'll find more than a job. You'll find opportunities to learn new skills, work with cutting‑edge technology, and build a long‑term career with a company that invests in its people.

If you enjoy seeing products come together from start to finish, Franklin is the place for you. This modern packaging facility produces folding cartons and blister cards using advanced printing and finishing equipment. Employees work in a collaborative environment where quality, safety and teamwork are part of every shift, with opportunities to expand their skills while helping create packaging found on store shelves across the country.

Quad is seeking a full‑time Recycling Technician/Clamp Truck Operator at our Franklin, WI facility.

Responsibilities

Overtime is always a possibility, but never guaranteed. Wages start between $18.00 - $21.00 / hour or more based on relevant work experience and stability with work history. Other responsibilities of the position include:

• Coordination of materials to be recycled within the plant using a forklift or tugger.
• Removal of all recyclables from around the plant
• Depositing recyclables into the recycling system
• Operating the bailing and shredding system
• Separating and storing the various grades of recyclables for shipment
• Loading semi‑truck trailers and rail cars
• Complete basic forms for billing and service orders
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Follow all clean‑up and housekeeping procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to accurately complete billing and shipping forms.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and write; good verbal and written comprehension.
• The ability to multi‑task and prioritize job needs.
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously and up to 50 pounds, occasionally.
• Daytime hours, working 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to climb ladders above 12 feet high with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior forklift or heavy machinery operation is preferred, but Quad is willing to train the right candidate.

We're looking for dependable people who want more than just a job. If you're ready to work with great teammates, modern equipment and a company that invests in your future, we'd love to hear from you.