Production Associate I- 1st Shift

Quanex; Foreston (MN); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 New Hire Bonus

Competitive Salary and bonus potential

401K with 5% company match

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support for degree and continuous education

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Production Associate in Foreston, Minnesota, responsible for assembling components and ensuring product quality. Starting wage is $18.00 per hour, with experienced candidates potentially earning more.

The position offers a $1,000 New Hire Bonus, 401K with a 5% company match and various employee benefits, including medical, dental, and paid time off. Join our team to grow in a supportive environment!

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of production, assembly or related work experience preferred.
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring high levels of concentration.

Responsibilities

• Assemble various components based on customer specifications and quality standards.
• Monitors product constantly to ensure quality standards are being met.
• Follows safety procedures and guidelines; and notifies others of safety issues.
• Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers.

Skills

Manual/finger dexterity skills

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Production Associate to join our team located in Foreston, Minnesota.

In this role, you will assemble components, feed sanders, work with machines, working with glue. You will be balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and doing repetitive motions.

We Offer You!

• $1,000 New Hire Bonus, payout increments at 30-days, 60-days and 6-months of employment!
• Competitive Salary and bonus potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Various Work Schedules
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
• Employee Referral Bonus

What’s attractive about the Production Associate?

• Monday to Thursday 5:00am to 3:30pm
• Starting wage is $18.00 per hour. Experienced candidates may be eligible for a higher hourly rate.

What Success Looks Like:

• Monitors product constantly to ensure quality standards are being met
• Maintains the work area in a neat and orderly condition in compliance with 5S standards
• Follows safety procedures and guidelines; and notifies others of existing or potential safety issues
• Observes operation of machinery and notifies others of malfunctions and maintenance
• Assists in other work areas when workload permits or requires
• Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers
• Thoroughly complete all documentation, such as production reports
• Assemble various components based on customer specifications and quality standards
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring high levels of concentration
• Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow

What You Bring:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 6 months of production, assembly or related work experience preferred
• Manual/finger dexterity skills
• Ability to lift 25 pounds