Production Associate - 2nd Shift

Quanex Building Products Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Shift differential pay

Charitable contribution match program

Tuition assistance

Training & Professional Development

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Quanex is hiring a Production Operator for the 2nd Shift in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Join a structured, growth-minded manufacturing team and contribute to extrusion line operations, changeovers, quality checks, and packing.

This role offers a competitive starting hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, with a $21 base hourly rate plus a $2.50 shift differential.

Qualifications

• Perform changeovers, pack components, and perform quality checks on extrusion lines.
• Follow safety procedures and use safety devices.
• Follow standard work procedures for packaging, quality inspection, and machine operation.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Performs changeovers, packs components, and 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.

Skills

Team oriented

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Goal oriented

Job 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.

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 atQuanex.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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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