Production Associate - 1st Shift

Quanex is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We focus on continuous innovation, production efficiencies, community engagement, and employee growth.

About the role

As a Production Associate on 1st shift in Luck, Wisconsin, you will perform assigned production functions safely to consistently meet production standards and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines.
• Monitors product to ensure quality standards are being met.
• Keeps the work area in a neat and orderly condition in compliance with 5S standards.
• Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly completes production reports and other documentation.
• Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers.
• Assists in other work areas when the workload permits or requires.

Requirements

• Ability to use a tape measure preferred.
• At least 6 months of production, assembly, or related work experience preferred.
• Manual finger dexterity skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Note: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.

Pay

$17.00 to $20.40 per hour, depending on experience. Potential for pay increase up to $1 if meeting or exceeding expectations at 90-day performance review. The level for each Production Associate is determined by management based on the ability to train others and number of machines the operator can run while meeting production standards and quality requirements.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm. Overtime potential on Fridays.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage starting the 1st of the month after hire, featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums.
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away.
• 401K with 5% company match, vested after 2 years.
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist.
• Safety-toe shoes and prescription safety glasses at no cost.
• Referral bonuses.

Additional perks: 4/10 work schedule (Monday - Thursday), no weekends, small independent work teams, well-lit and generally clean work environment.