Recycling Technician

Quad; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Quad in Franklin, WI, seeks a full-time Recycling Technician/Clamp Truck Operator to operate forklift equipment and manage recyclable materials across the plant. You will handle loading, storage, and routing of recyclables and support billing and shipping forms while following safety and quality rules.

Expect daytime shifts with a 40-hour week and a salary range of $18.00–$21.00 per hour, depending on experience and stability.

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.
• Daytime hours, working 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate materials to be recycled within the plant using a forklift or tugger.
• Remove recyclables from around the plant for processing.
• Deposit recyclables into the recycling system.
• Operate the baling and shredding system.
• Sort and store recyclables by grade for shipment.
• Load semi-truck trailers and rail cars.
• Complete billing and service-order forms.
• Follow quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Adhere to clean-up and housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual lifting

Reading & writing

Attention to details

Teamwork

Job description

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.

We Have The Following Shift Options To Offer

Monday - Friday 5 am - 1 pm

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

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.