3rd Shift Machine Operator Trainee - Ink Production
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Machine Operator, Forklift Operator
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Machine Operator Trainee – Ink Production
Location: Quad – Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T) Facility, Hartford, WI
Pay: Starting at $20.00 / hour or more, based on relevant experience and work history
Shift Premium: Additional $3.00 / hour for night shift
Schedule:
- Night Shift: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am
- Monday–Wednesday
- Overtime opportunities available
Experience Preferred: Previous manufacturing, machine operating, warehouse, forklift, or industrial experience is helpful, but not required. We provide paid, hands-on training for motivated individuals who are eager to learn and build a career in manufacturing.
Please Note: This position is located at Quad's Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T) facility in Hartford, WI—not the Quad print manufacturing campus off Highway 60.
Build the Products Behind the Products
Every day, millions of people see the printed products Quad manufactures across North America. Behind those products are the specialized inks and coatings developed and manufactured at Quad's Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T) facility.
CR/T is Quad's ink dispersion manufacturing operation, where we produce the specialty inks and related materials that support Quad's nationwide printing network. This is a unique opportunity to build a manufacturing career in a specialized industrial environment while learning advanced production processes that are essential to our printing operations.
Position Summary
Quad is seeking a Machine Operator Trainee – Ink Production to join our third-shift manufacturing team at our CR/T facility.
In this role, you'll receive paid, hands-on training while learning to operate the equipment and processes used in Quad's ink dispersion manufacturing operation. Working alongside experienced team members, you'll help produce the specialized inks and coatings that support Quad's printing facilities across North America while developing valuable manufacturing skills for long-term career growth.
What You'll Do
- Learn to safely operate manufacturing equipment and production systems.
- Load raw materials and monitor production processes.
- Assist in the production of specialty inks, coatings, and related materials.
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment (training provided).
- Unload tanker trucks and railcars.
- Monitor equipment performance and report production issues.
- Follow all quality, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Work closely with teammates to achieve production goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Manufacturing, production, machine operating, warehouse, forklift, or industrial experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work a 12-hour night shift schedule (Monday–Wednesday).
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
- Basic math and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to safely perform job duties, follow work instructions, and communicate effectively with team members.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Forklift experience is a plus but not required.
Why Quad CR/T?
At Quad's Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T) facility, you'll do more than operate equipment—you'll help produce the specialized inks and coatings that power Quad's nationwide printing operations. We invest in our employees through hands-on training, opportunities to develop technical skills, and long-term career growth in a unique manufacturing environment.
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