Distribution Material Handler - 1st shift

Quanex is looking for a Distribution Material Handler - 1st shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota!

The scheduled working hours are Monday - Friday, 7am to 3:30pm.

In this role you are responsible for receiving, pulling, and distributing components to assemblers to produce finished product necessary to fill customer orders.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary


• Bonus Potential


• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years


• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP


• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans


• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance


• Paid Time Off & Holidays


• Tuition support for degree and continuous education


• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What’s attractive about this position?

• Growth Potential


• Team-Oriented Environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Operate a forklift to move pallets, load trucks, and move other items safely throughout the facility.


• Scan receiving documents and sort the incoming or outgoing orders.


• Promptly unloads trucks and deliveries.


• Coordinate and collaborate with the department team to ensure seamless operations.


• Works in a safe manner to efficiently support the fulfillment of customer orders.

What You Bring:

• Experience in manufacturing operations.


• Minimum of 3 years’ shipping and receiving forklift experience.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Knowledge of basic math: addition, subtraction and multiplication.


• SAP knowledge is preferred.

The hourly wage for this position is $20.30 per hour.

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.