Production Associate- 2nd Shift

Quanex; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays

Shift Differential Pay

Charitable Contribution Match Program

Tuition Assistance

Training & Professional Development

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Dynamic Culture & People

Job summary

Quanex is urgently hiring for a Production Operator to join the 2nd Shift team in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. The role involves performing changeovers, packing parts, and conducting quality checks on extrusion lines, with a Monday-Friday schedule from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

The position offers an hourly starting rate of $21, plus a $2.50 shift differential, and opportunities for growth, training, and development within a well-established manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Team oriented and collaborative work style.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Performs changeovers, packs components, and conducts quality checks on extrusion lines to meet production standards.
• Follows safety procedures and uses safety devices; identifies and reports potential safety issues.
• Maintains organized and clean work area; follows standard work procedures for packaging and machine operation.
• Assists other departments as needed under the Team Leader’s direction.

Skills

Team Oriented

Intermediate

Job description

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Production Associate- 2nd Shift

• Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• On-site
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PRODU007755

Description

Quanex is urgently hiring for a Production Operatorto join our2nd Shiftteam located inCannon Falls, Minnesota.

Join a well-established industry that provides a structured pathway for long-term growth in a technically skilled, high-demand field. Build expertise through hands-on experience and formal training, developing the knowledge and skills needed to advance in your career.

Our Production Operators are responsible for performing changeovers, packing parts and performing quality checks, to meet production standards and quality requirements on extrusion lines.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Hourly Rate: Starting at $21/hr. + shift differential of $2.50/hr.

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We Offer You!

• Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
• Shift Differential Pay
• Charitable Contribution Match Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Production Operator position?

• Collaborative & Team-Oriented Environment
• Weekly Access to Occupational Therapy Support
• Opportunities to Develop Specialized Skills
• Safe working environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Performs changeovers, packs components, and performs quality checks, to meet production standards and quality requirements on extrusion lines.
• Follows all safety procedures, utilizes safety devices and identifies any existing or potential safety issues.
• Follows standard work procedures for packaging, quality inspection, and machine operation.
• Maintains an organized and clean work area.
• Assists other departments as needed under direction from Team Leader.

What You Bring:

• Positive attitude and a strong desire to learn
• Accountability and initiative

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 areA Part of Something Biggerby 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 .

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Team Oriented Intermediate

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

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