Production Associate I - Night Shift

Quanex is looking for a Production Associate – Night Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

In this role, you will work with machinery and materials used in a manufacturing environment, including adhesives, dust, and hazardous materials. This position requires regular physical activity, including balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and performing repetitive motions.

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.

Salary: $20.16-23.52 per hour (includes 12% shift differential), pay based on experience

New Hire Bonus: $1,000, payout increments at 30-days, 60-days and 6-months of employment!

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 4:30 PM- 3:00 AM

We Offer You!

• Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire


• Healthy-living discount on medical insurance — save up to ~50%


• PTO, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away


• 401(k) with company match & vesting


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Life insurance provided


• Tuition assistance


• Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist


• Safety-toe shoes at no cost


• Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts


• Referral bonuses


• 90-day performance review for pay adjustment


• Supportive, people-first culture

What’s attractive about the Production Associate role?  

• Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment


• Growth opportunity


• Community engagement

What Success Looks Like:

• Follow all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines.


• Monitors product to ensure that quality standards are being met.


• Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly completes all documentation related to the position.


• Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers.

What You Bring:

• High School or equivalent education, required.


• 6 months+ of manufacturing experience, preferred.


• Ability to perform detailed work that requires high levels of concentration.


• Bringing a positive attitude and team-oriented mentality.

Quanex is a Second Chance employer committed to providing individuals with opportunities to grow, recognizing full-time employment as a meaningful path to success after hardship.

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.