MKE Project Impact Trainee- Hartford PT Manufacturing

Start Your Manufacturing Career with Quad – Project Impact Trainee Program

No Manufacturing Experience Required | Paid Career Readiness Training | Free Transportation

Are you looking for more than just a job? Ready to build a career with a company that invests in your success?

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.

In partnership with Running Rebels, participants complete a paid five-day Career Readiness Workshop before beginning work at our Hartford, WI manufacturing facility. The workshop includes professional development, mentorship, financial literacy, conflict resolution, team building, and workplace readiness.

The next cohort begins August 17, 2026.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 (Required)

This position requires working 12-hour rotating shifts.

Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

Choose one schedule:

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Sunday
  OR
• Thursday, Friday, and every other Sunday

Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Choose one schedule:

• 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.

What We're Looking For

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 before beginning work at Quad.

The workshop helps prepare you for success through:

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

Why Quad?

At Quad, we believe potential matters. If you're dependable, motivated, and ready to learn, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunity to help you build a rewarding manufacturing career.

Apply today to interview for our August 17, 2026 Project Impact Trainee Program!

Quad is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
 

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