General Laborer - Commingle

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

General Laborer - Starting at $17.50 $3 hr/ night shift premium (Employees must commit to working only nights for a minimum of two years)  - 36 / 48 hours per week

We are currently seeking General Laborer Employees to grow with us! A general laborer position includes the opportunity to learn the printing process from the ground up and advance in a progressive environment. In this position you will assist in the creation of various well known magazines/catalogs/newspaper inserts and other related products in our Commingling department. 

Shift Schedule:

B Shift - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday night 7pm - 7am

D Shift - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday night 7pm - 7am

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to take stacks (average 10-30 lbs) using repetitive hand/wrist movement, off of the end of a machine (2-4 feet high) and stack product on skids from floor level to 5 feet high using repetitive bending and twisting.


• The ability to remove skids (weighing up to 2400 lbs) by using a Big Joe and Hand Truck


• Ability to lift stacks of end boards (30 lbs) as needed


• Lift rolls of banding strap (60 lbs) as needed


• Moving logs as needed without lifting them (stand them up or lie them down)


• Ability to adjust stacker using a touch screen


• Ability to use a vibrating jogging table


• The ability to take stacks of loose signatures ranging (5-30 lbs) off a pallet of up to 48” in height and transfer to table top work surface 42”, and then place into a collator hopper.


• Ability to transfer completed bundles of product (10-30 lbs) off machine conveyor and stack onto pallets or into mail bags that potentially weigh from 5 to 75 lbs. Then place mail bags onto pallet.


• The ability to use a hand jack or motorized Raymond or Big Joe lift.


• The ability to use a computer, scissors, and tape gun.


• At least 18-years of age or older


• A solid work history


• Ability to work well in a team environment 


• Ability to follow instructions and work independently


• The ability to read and write; possess good verbal and written comprehension

Education and / or experience:

Manufacturing experience is preferred, such as general laborer, machinist, assembly, or bindery. 
Printing or Finishing (Bindery) experience preferred, not required.

These positions may also include:

• Being involved in training and leading other crew members. 


• Continuous clean up and housekeeping of the production area.


• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety and work rules.


• Some positions may also include operation of a fork truck.