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  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 September 28, 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 SundayORThursday, Friday, and every other Sunday Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Choose one schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, and every other SaturdayORWednesday, 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 oldHave 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  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. Drug-Free Workplace