Production Associate I- 1st Shift

Quanex; Foreston (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a dedicated Production Associate to join their Foreston, MN team. The role involves assembling components, operating machinery, and ensuring quality standards. With a starting wage of $17/hour, this position offers various work schedules and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

401K Matching/Vesting

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of production, assembly or related work experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and monitor product quality.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain a neat work area.

Skills

Manual/finger dexterity skills

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

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Quanex is looking for aProduction Associate to join our team located inForeston, 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!

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
• Various Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness/Fitness Resources
• 401K Matching/Vesting
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
  
  

What’s attractive about the Production Associate?

• Monday to Thursday 5:00am to 3:30pm
• Starting wage is $17.00/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
  
  

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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