Perfect Binding Operator

$2,000 Sign-On  Bonus for Full-Time Manufacturing Employees!

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! 

At Quad, you have immediate opportunities to advance – driving you to be better than yesterday.  Through our Accelerated Training program, we will teach you a skilled trade and give you the opportunity to earn up to $23.00 in your first 2 years.  In addition, we value and reward manufacturing experience by providing a competitive wage.  Individuals with print experience can have a starting wage up to $26/hr.  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.

One of Quad’s largest mega plants and world headquarters is located in Sussex, WI.  Sussex has been rated one of the “Best Places to Raise Kids” and is one of the top school systems in Southeastern Wisconsin.  Sussex has outstanding parks, trails and golf courses and is nestled in between the two largest cities in the state, Milwaukee and Madison.

The Sussex plant is just over 1.7 million square feet in size, CLIMATE CONTROLLED and home to cutting edge equipment and technology.  Our employees and their families have access to a nearby medical clinic, onsite fitness center, as well as many recreational outdoor activities like sand volleyball, baseball and basketball courts which are free for employees and their families to enjoy. We offer competitive pay, health, dental, pharmacy and life insurance, 401k, vacation, and other great benefits.

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, 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.

Position Overview:

Quad is seeking Perfect Binder Operators for the Sussex, Wisconsin plant.  The primary function of this position is to set up, maintain and run all Perfect Binders at the highest level attainable with emphasis on the gathering section. Produce and maintain best attainable quality, possess and display leadership skills, assist in evaluating personnel.  Assist in evaluating production capabilities, assist shift supervisor as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Goss, Kolbus and/or Heidelberg binder experience a plus!
• Must have in-line mail experience, knowledge of perfect binder operation, knowledge of and experience with mailing operation and equipment.
• Good mechanical aptitude, ability to read, understand and follow binder guides.
• Ability to train and direct crew, self-motivated.
• Excellent attendance record, satisfactory job performance in current position, excellent safety record and work habits, positive attitude and team player (able to work with others).
• Able to work any shift and work overtime as needed.
• You will work a compressed 3- and 4-day work week  geared toward balancing work and family life (12 hour rotating shift either 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays).  

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

This opening is eligible for the employee referral program. If the program criteria are met, employees who refer candidates to this job may be paid a bonus.