Production Associate I

Quanex; Molalla (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Production Associate I to join our on-site manufacturing team. In this entry-level role you will perform assigned production functions, meet quality standards, and learn multiple stations under supervisor guidance.

You will follow 5S practices, safety procedures, and complete production documentation accurately while collaborating with coworkers to maintain efficient production flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 6 months (for entry level I) of production, assembly or related work experience.
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring high levels of concentration.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Receives direction from the supervisor/team lead and notifies the supervisor/team lead when more work is needed.
• Maintains the work area in a near and orderly condition in compliance with 5S standards.
• Follows all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines; and notifies the supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues.
• Follows all standard operating procedures and notifies the supervisor/team lead of potential procedural improvements.
• Assists in other work areas when the workload permits or requires.
• Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers.
• Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly completes all documentation related to this position; i.e., production reports, accurate time keeping, etc.
• Observes closely the operation of tools and machinery and notifies the supervisor/team lead immediately of malfunctions or maintenance that may be needed.
• Monitors product constantly to ensure that quality standards are being met and rejects product that does not meet quality standards.
• Examples of work include: Feeding Sanders; takes panels from a pallet and places them under the sander; Assembling various components based on customer specifications; meets quality and quantity standards; Catching panels coming off Tenorners; Working in HDF cell; Down piling rails off Cope.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

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Production Associate I

• Posted on November 10, 2026

Locations

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• On-site
• Production & Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PRODU008062

Description

Primary Objective of Position:

Performing assigned production functions in a manner which will consistently meet production standards and quality requirements.

The level for each Production Worker is determined by management based on how proficiently you perform each function of your job and the number of areas in which you can work while meeting production standards and quality requirements.

Responsibilities:

This description represents the most significant job duties but does not exclude other work duties that may be assigned as needed.

• Receives direction from the supervisor/team lead and notifies the supervisor/team lead when more work is needed.
• Maintains the work area in a near and orderly condition in compliance with 5S standards.
• Follows all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines; and notifies the supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues.
• Follows all standard operating procedures and notifies the supervisor/team lead of potential procedural improvements.
• Assists in other work areas when the workload permits or requires.
• Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers.
• Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly completes all documentation related to this position; i.e., production reports, accurate time keeping, etc.
• Observes closely the operation of tools and machinery and notifies the supervisor/team lead immediately of malfunctions or maintenance that may be needed.
• Monitors product constantly to ensure that quality standards are being met and rejects product that does not meet quality standards.

Examples of work include:

• a. Feeding Sanders; takes panels from a pallet and places them under the sander.
• b. Assembling various components based on customer specifications; meets quality and quantity standards.
• c. Catching panels coming off Tenorners.
• d. Working in HDF cell.
• e. Down piling rails off Cope.

Qualifications :

- High school education or equivalent preferred.

- At least 6 months (for entry level I) of production, assembly or related work experience.

- Ability to perform repetitive work requiring high levels of concentration.

- Ability to lift 25 pounds.

- Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Classification Requirements:

Production Associate I: Entry level position, production worker in training.

Production Associate II: Can work independently and meets or exceeds the production standards for the position.

Production Associate III: Can proficiently work in 3 or more work stations and is able to train others.

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