Second Shift Forklift Operator

Job Overview

Quad Packaging is hiring Day Shift Material Handlers (Forklift Drivers) at its Franklin, WI facility. The position is located in a 250,000 sq. ft. state‑of‑the‑art packaging plant that serves a diverse range of clients.

The plant includes sheetfed offset, narrow‑web flexo, die cutting, custom folding/gluing, and advanced inline quality control systems. It is climate‑controlled, well‑lit, and impeccably clean.

Shift: 1pm – 9pm, Monday–Friday.
Hourly pay: $17.50 – $19.50 for the day shift, with overtime and shift differentials available.

• Shipping & Receiving – efficiently manage incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Gather, fill, and/or prepare items for shipment. Count, confirm, and document quantity.
• Determine shipment method; use knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates; compute shipment space available and/or charges per standard procedures.
• Load and unload shipments and manage palletizing and bailing operations to meet production and recycling/disposal protocols.
• Produce labels, print, and proofread copy; print appropriate number of labels; forward and/or affix to pallets as needed.
• Protect client products and assist the department in maintaining key industry certifications.
• Operators perform multiple functions during the shift, including maintaining the baler room; cross‑train as assigned.

• At least 18 years old.
• 1+ year of material handler/shipping/receiving/baler experience preferred; training provided for the right candidate.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages).
• English speaking and reading proficiency sufficient to interpret instructions, job orders, and work‑related documents.
• Familiarity with machines and tools, including design, use, repair, and maintenance; machine repair and maintenance experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to perform and coordinate simultaneous tasks of monitoring, inspecting, packaging, labeling, and transferring completed products.
• Quick and accurate comparison skills for letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns.
• Physical demand: lift 50+ lbs. Work performed indoors in a climate‑controlled environment and outdoors loading/unloading deliveries.
• Work overtime when needed.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Annual discretionary 401(k) match based on company performance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability, parental leave, adoption & surrogacy benefits
• Pet insurance and additional supplemental insurance options