Production Associate - 1st Shift

Quanex is looking for a Production Associate - 1st Shift to join our team in Luck, Wisconsin.

Are you looking to be proud of the work you have accomplished? To be able to point out products in family and friend’s homes that you have been a part of creating?

Join the team at Quanex for a fast paced, hands-on manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You will play an important role in keeping production running smoothly by handling, inspecting, sorting, and stacking lumber as it moves through the facility.

Salary: $17.00 to $24.48 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.

We Offer You!

• Medical, Dental & Vision plans start the 1st of the month after hire
• Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep 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

What’s attractive about the Production Associate position?

• 4/10 work schedule (Monday - Thursday)
• No Weekends
• Small, independent work teams
• Well lit, generally clean work environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Sort and neatly stack boards from conveyors, saws, or processing equipment.
• Monitor product to ensure quality standards are being met.
• Keeps the work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly completes production documentation.
• Assists in other work areas when the workload permits or requires.

What You Bring:

• 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.

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.

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.