SEASONAL Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Quad/Graphics; Sussex, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Quad in Sussex, Wisconsin is seeking a SEASONAL Material Handler, Truck Loader. The role uses a propane sit-down forklift, an on-board PC, and an RF barcoding system to load finished product onto semi-trailers.

The position runs from now until roughly Thanksgiving with wages of $18.50–$19/hr. Responsibilities include safety adherence, material handling, logs, and coordination with shipping.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer skills.
• Prior forklift experience required.
• Experience with factory/manufacturing/warehousing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and operating procedures.
• Load finished product onto semi-trailers using forklift.
• Safely operate forklift to move materials between departments.
• Review material logs and production records.
• Perform clean-up and waste removal tasks.
• Coordinate product shipping with shipping for staging.
• Maintain safe work habits and follow OSHA regulations.
• Communicate shift expectations with supervisor and operator.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Prior forklift experience

Math skills

Tools

RF barcode system

On-board PC

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 in Sussex is seeking a SEASONAL Material Handler, Truck Loader. The Material Handler will be responsible for the loading of finished product onto semi-trailers with the use of a propane sit down forklift, an on-board PC and RF bar coding system. This role will run from now until roughly Thanksgiving. The wage is $18.50-$19/hr.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and follows all standard operating and safety procedures.
• Performs all post-skidding operations, which may include strapping, banding, wrapping, card-boarding, boxing, baling, weighing and compressing.
• Safely operates a powered industrial truck to transport product to various departments.
• Review and/ or complete all material logs and production record paperwork as required.
• Performs clean-up and waste removal tasks.
• Coordinates trucking of product with shipping for staging purposes
• Follows all company and OSHA safety regulations and promote safe work habits with peers.
• Effective communication between supervisor and incoming/outgoing operator regarding shift expectations
• Assists as needed in other departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have or be able to do the following:

• Strong computer skills.
• Prior forklift experience where 75% or more of your day is spenton a forklift
• Factory, Manufacturing. Warehousing, Shipping or other work experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 18-years of age or older.
• 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.

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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