Production Associate I- 1st Shift

Quanex Building Products Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Bonus

401K with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support

Job summary

Quanex Building Products Corp. is seeking a Production Associate to join our team in Foreston, Minnesota. You will operate machines, feed sanders, apply glue, and assemble components while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role involves standing, lifting up to 25 pounds, repetitive motions, and following 5S practices. Starting wage is $18.00 per hour with potential increases for experienced candidates; a $1,000 new hire bonus is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of production or assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality to ensure standards are met.
• Maintain a neat, orderly work area per 5S standards.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.
• Observe machinery and report malfunctions and maintenance.
• Assist in other areas as workload permits.
• Promote teamwork and assist coworkers.
• Complete production documentation and reports.
• Assemble components per customer specs and quality standards.
• Perform repetitive work with high concentration.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Skills

Production

Assembly

Quality control

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Machine operation

Job description

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!

$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 youparticipatein the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 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
• 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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