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

We Offer You!

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays

Various Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Wellness/Fitness Resources

401K Matching/Vesting

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Production Associate?

 Hours & Pay w/ overtime potential:

5:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday - Thursday) + Overtime on Fridays - 16.00 per hour
3:30 PM to 2:00 AM (Monday - Thursday) - $17.92 per hour
5:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Friday - Sunday) - $19.20 per hour 
 Position Location: Foreston, Minnesota

What Success Looks Like:

Monitors product constantly to ensure quality standards are being met  
Maintains the work area in a near 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
Manual/finger dexterity skills
Ability to lift 25 pounds                                                                                                            

Primary Objective of Position: 

Performing assigned production functions in a manner which will consistently meet production standards and quality requirements. 

The level for each Production Worker is determined by management based on how proficiently you perform each function of your job and the number of areas in which you can work while meeting production standards and quality requirements. 

Responsibilities: 

This description represents the most significant job duties but does not exclude other work duties that may be assigned as needed. 

-        Receives direction from the supervisor/team lead and notifies the supervisor/team lead when more work is needed. 

-        Maintains the work area in a near and orderly condition in compliance with 5S standards. 

-        Follows all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines; and notifies the supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues. 

-        Follows all standard operating procedures and notifies the supervisor/team lead of potential procedural improvements. 

-        Assists in other work areas when the workload permits or requires. 

-        Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers. 

-        Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly completes all documentation related to this position; i.e., production reports, accurate time keeping, etc. 

-        Observes closely the operation of tools and machinery and notifies the supervisor/team lead immediately of malfunctions or maintenance that may be needed. 

-        Monitors product constantly to ensure that quality standards are being met and rejects product that does not meet quality standards. 

-        Examples of work include: 

a.     Feeding Sanders; takes panels from a pallet and places them under the sander.

b.     Assembling various components based on customer specifications; meets quality and quantity standards.

c.     Catching panels coming off Tenoners.

d.     Working in HDF cell.

e.     Down piling rails off Cope. 

Qualifications: 

-        High school education or equivalent preferred.

-        At least 6 months (for entry level I) of production, assembly or related work experience.

-        Manual/finger dexterity skills.

-        Ability to perform repetitive work requiring high levels of concentration.

-        Ability to lift 25 pounds.                                                                                                               

-        Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow. 

Classification Requirements: 

Production Associate I: Entry level position, production worker in training.

Production Associate II:  Can work independently and meets or exceeds the production standards for the position.

Production Associate III: Can proficiently work in 3 or more work stations and is able to train others.

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.