Day Shift Recycling Technician

Company: Quad
Location: Jewett
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

A leading global provider of print and media solutions, Quad/Graphics is powered by a passion for innovation and the most advanced platform in the industry. Our collaborative team of "can-do" people continually challenge the status quo, creating groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of communications.

Walk In Any Wednesday from 1 pm-4 pm for a plant tour and immediate interview. Find a career. Not a job. Questions, call

Quad is currently hiring Essential Workers who want to make a difference - Imagine more than you have today. Your career starts here . Be greater than you thought possible and reap the rewards of your success and growth. We are in the business of developing people . Promotions are based on your performance - You are in charge of your career!

Our compressed work schedule is geared toward balancing work and family life. You will work 3 to 4, 12-hour days a week with opportunities for overtime (OT paid after 40 hours per week).

At Quad entry-level wages for full-time start between $17.50- $19.50 /hour. You have immediate opportunities to advance - driving you to be better than yesterday. In addition, we value and reward manufacturing experience by providing a competitive wage. As your career progresses, there are multiple upward paths available, as we are continuously looking for our next group of leaders to excel within the organization.

Effingham is a one-stop, full-service specialty operation capable of printing commercial and direct mail products with full personalization capabilities and in-house mail services. In addition, Effingham has total scheduling flexibility due to its large capacity, and interchangeable presses. Our employees and their families have access to an onsite medical clinic. We offer competitive pay, health, dental, pharmacy, life insurance, 401k, vacation, and other great benefits, including a compressed work schedule where you work half of the year!

Quad is a Wisconsin-based company, which is among the largest magazine and direct-mail printers in the U.S. Our company leverages its strong print foundation as part of a much larger, robust integrated marketing services platform that helps marketers and content creators improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their marketing spend across offline and online media channels.

Quad is closely following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), and implementing processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, customers, and communities. We follow CDC and local health authorities, and federal and state governments along with best practices and recommendations from our healthcare subsidiary, QuadMed.

BE YOUR OWN SUCCESS STORY. BE SOMETHING GREATER. BE QUAD.

Quad in Effingham is seeking a day shift (7 am-7 pm) Recycling Technician.

A Recycling Technician ensures the effective operation and processing of recycling materials through the use of shredding/bailing and trims baling systems. This is done through staging and grading of recyclables, system start-up/shut-down/operation, and processing of paper, plastic, and metal graded materials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather, load and unload materials through lifting and/or Power Industrial Vehicles

Operate recycling machinery to effectively process materials

Sort and assign appropriate recycling grades to materials

Create and maintain all records for outbound shipment in appropriate systems and/or hard copies

Identify and resolve general maintenance items and escalate as needed

Maintain a clean and organized work area, including machinery

Actively participate and follow all Safety and Lean regulations, policies, and initiatives. Including performing daily maintenance inspections as required and reporting any issues of concern to the appropriate leader

All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to operate necessary recycling equipment
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate both verbally and written
• Proficient knowledge of departmental programs, applications, and computer operating systems
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and all other internal/external contacts to promote teamwork
• Basic knowledge and ability to use desktop and mobile PCs
• Ability to work Quad assigned work schedule including weekends and overtime as needed Work requires the ability to lift and/or move 10-15 lbs. continuously & lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. occasionally, stand for long hours, use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions and use vision to identify defects with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
  Additional Company Information
  
  We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations, and more.
  
  Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. 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.
  
  Drug-Free Workplace
  
  

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