Production Operator- 1st Shift

Quanex; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Shift Differential Pay

Charitable Contribution Match Program

Tuition Assistance

Training & Professional Development

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Dynamic Culture & People

Job summary

Quanex is urgently hiring for a Production Operator on 1st Shift in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. The role involves performing changeovers, packing parts, and executing quality checks on extrusion lines to meet production standards.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm, with starting hourly rate of $21/hr. We offer benefits including Paid Time Off, holidays, shift differential pay, tuition assistance, training and professional development, an employee stock purchase plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform changeovers, packaging, and quality checks on extrusion lines.
• Follow safety procedures and use safety devices.
• Maintain organized work area and support other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform changeovers, pack components, and conduct quality checks on extrusion lines.
• Follow safety procedures and operate machinery safely.
• Package and inspect products according to standard work procedures.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Assist other departments as directed by Team Leader.

Skills

Team Oriented

Enthusiastic

Detail Oriented

Self-Starter

Goal Completion

Flexibility

Job description

Quanex is urgently hiring for a Production Operatorto join our1stShiftteam located inCannon Falls, Minnesota.

Join a well-established industry that provides a structured pathway for long-term growth in a technically skilled, high-demand field. Build expertise through hands‑on experience and formal training, developing the knowledge and skills needed to advance in your career.

Our Production Operators are responsible for performing changeovers, packing parts and performing quality checks, to meet production standards and quality requirements on extrusion lines.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 6:30am-3:00pm

Hourly Rate: Starting at $21/hr

We Offer You!

• Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
• Shift Differential Pay
• Charitable Contribution Match Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Production Operator position?

• Collaborative & Team-Oriented Environment
• Weekly Access to Occupational Therapy Support
• Opportunities to Develop Specialized Skills
• Safe working environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Performs changeovers, packs components, and performs quality checks, to meet production standards and quality requirements on extrusion lines.
• Follows all safety procedures, utilizes safety devices and identifies any existing or potential safety issues.
• Follows standard work procedures for packaging, quality inspection, and machine operation.
• Maintains an organized and clean work area.
• Assists other departments as needed under direction from Team Leader.

What You Bring:

• Positive attitude and a strong desire to learn
• Accountability and initiative

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 atQuanex.com .

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Team Oriented

Intermediate

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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