Production Associate I- Weekends (Friday - Sunday) 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Quanex; Foreston (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESPP

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Employee resource groups

Referral bonus

Shift differential

Job summary

Quanex, located in Foreston, Minnesota, is hiring a Production Associate to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble components, operate machines, and handle materials with a focus on safety and quality.

You’ll work 5:00 am to 5:30 pm, Friday through Sunday, at an hourly rate of $21.60, which includes a 20% shift differential. Benefits include 401K, ESPP, PTO, and more to support your growth.

Qualifications

• 6 months of production, assembly or related work experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combined education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area per 5S standards.
• Follow safety procedures and report issues.
• Observe machinery and report malfunctions.
• Complete production documentation.
• Assemble components according to customer specifications and quality standards.
• Perform repetitive tasks with high concentration.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Skills

Production experience

Lifting ability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Production & Manufacturing

Requisition Number: PRODU007977

• Posted : October 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Foreston, MN 56330, USA

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. Any hazardous chemical exposure is specifically defined on accessible safety data sheets. You will be balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and doing repetitive motions.

We Offer You!

• 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?

• Hours & Pay w/ overtime potential:
• 5:00 am to 5:30 pm (Friday to Sunday) - Hourly rate is $21.60/hour which includes a 20% shift differential)
• Position Location:Foreston, Minnesota

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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