Packaging/Kit Assembler - 2nd Shift

Quanex; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with 5% company match

ESPP 15% immediate return

Disability plans and life insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support for education

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex in Rice Lake, WI is seeking a 2nd Shift Packaging/Kit Assembler to join our manufacturing team. You will set up and operate packaging equipment, perform labeling and kitting tasks, and ensure accurate carton assembly in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a Monday–Friday schedule, overtime when needed, a competitive hourly wage with shift differential, and benefits including 401(k), ESPP, paid time off, and tuition support. No prior experience required, but reliability and teamwork matter.

Qualifications

• Hands-on production/assembly experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attendance and reliability.
• Willingness to learn and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to follow processes and safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment, including the stretch wrapper.
• Complete packaging and kitting tasks, including staging and labeling screens and assembling cardboard boxes and flats.
• Perform quality checks and maintain accuracy throughout the production process.
• Work productively with minimal supervision, adapt to changing priorities, and assist other areas when needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and promptly report hazards.
• Maintain dependable attendance and shift coverage; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Safety-conscious

Job description

Quanex is looking for a 2nd Shift Packaging/Kit Assemblerto join our team located in Rice Lake, WI.

Schedule:Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11pm | Overtime needs vary daily during the busy season.

The hourly range for this position begins at $18.50/hr + $3/hrshift differential with opportunity for pay increase on an annual basis.

We Offer You!

• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Kit Assembler?

• Organization that values employee engagement and community involvement
• Fast-paced environment that helps the workday move quickly
• Lightweight production and assembly work
• Variety of job tasks
• Hands-on training / Opportunities for training, cross-training, and career advancement
• Opportunity to learn multiple skills and advance
• Strong team environment/ A safety-focused, family-oriented work environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Set up and operate production equipment, including the stretch wrapper.
• Complete packaging and kitting tasks, including staging and labeling screens and assembling cardboard boxes and flats.
• Perform quality checks and maintain accuracy throughout the production process.
• Work productively with minimal supervision, adapt to changing priorities, and assist other areas when needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and promptly report existing or potential hazards.
• Maintain dependable attendance, work consistently throughout the shift, and perform other assigned duties.

What You Bring:

• Production, assembly, warehouse, mechanical, or other hands-on experience ispreferredbut not required
• Strong attendance and reliability
• Eagerness to learn
• Team-oriented mindset
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to follow processes and safety expectations

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex ( NYSE: NX ) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .

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