Sheeter Rolltender- packaging

About the role

Every day, millions of people see the products we produce—from retail packaging and magazines to catalogs, direct mail and marketing materials. Behind every product is a team of skilled people who take pride in quality, innovation and working together. At Quad, you'll find more than a job. You'll find opportunities to learn new skills, work with cutting‑edge technology, and build a long‑term career with a company that invests in its people.

This modern packaging facility in Franklin produces folding cartons and blister cards using advanced printing and finishing equipment. Employees work in a collaborative environment where quality, safety and teamwork are part of every shift, with opportunities to expand their skills while helping create packaging found on store shelves across the country.

The Sheeter/Cutter Operator efficiently performs set‑up and operates a machine that cuts rolls up to 59″ of paper stock into sheets of a specific size and quantity. Duties are performed while standing or walking next to the cutter on the floor or scaffold areas, and include working from scaffolds up to 7‑8 ft high, moving rolls weighing approximately 1,400‑5,600 lb, and using mechanical or electrical hand pallet jacks to lift and move pallets/skids with up to 1,500 lb of product.

Responsibilities

• Order confirmation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Set‑up and effective operation of the precision cutter, following pre‑production, make‑ready, and production‑run tasks and instructions.
• Cross‑train as assigned.
• Operate powered equipment such as guillotine cutter, powered screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, compressed‑air hoses, powered and assisted lifting devices, clamp forklift, scissor/man lifts, hand jacks, elevator sorting/staging platform, scanning devices, bar‑code readers, and keyboard/touch computers.

Required Qualifications

• Previous sheeter (roll tender) experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and read metric measurements.
• Basic English reading, speaking, and comprehension.
• Familiarity with machines and tools, including design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Computer proficiency and troubleshooting experience.
• Understanding of the USA dating system.
• Knowledge of Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and quickly compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, and patterns.
• Physical ability to crawl under and into the cutter, reach into all areas to set up and monitor rollers, lift 10‑15 lb continuously (up to 50 lb occasionally), stand long hours (12‑hour shift), and use hands/wrists continuously in controlled movement.
• Good vision, including peripheral and depth perception, and ability to pass a color test.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Machine repair and maintenance experience.
• Raw material inventory management experience.

Pay

Competitive starting wage ranging from $17.50 to $19.50 per hour, with higher rates for candidates who have sheeting/roll‑tender experience.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 5 am – 1 pm
• Monday – Friday, 1 pm – 9 pm (plus $3.00 shift premium)
• Sunday – Thursday, 9 pm – 5 am (plus $3.00 shift premium)