Recycler - 3rd Shift

Quanex is looking for a Recycler to join our team located in Winnebago, Illinois.

The Recycler is responsible for working as part of a team receiving and moving materials around the facility, in a safe, timely and efficient manner, focusing on meeting the needs of both internal and external customers.

 The hours for this position are 10:45 pm to 7:15 am, Monday - Friday. 

 We Offer You?

• Comprehensive Health Benefits, including medical, dental & vision

• Health Benefits: medical (with FSA or HSA account options), dental & vision plans!


• Supplemental benefits: company paid life insurance & AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs


• Financial benefits: 401K with Employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility


• Work-Life benefits: Paid Time Off (56 hours), Paid Sick Time (1 hour for every 40 hours worked), and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)


• Education Assistance

• On the job training

What Success Looks Like:

• Operate grinders to recycle lineal and die flop scrap from Production.


• Operate pulverizers to efficiently respond to Materials regrind needs.


• Fill gaylords with various materials from a variety of sources (pulverizers, silos, bags)


• Transport gaylords of powder/regrind material to and from extruder lines or other designated areas.


• Drive forklift to perform work tasks – tow/pull cards, move gaylords, etc., throughout the plant.


• Keep area clean and organized (clean floors, machines)


• Adhere to established standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines.

What you bring:

• Previous industrial manufacturing experience, preferred.


• Previous forklift certification, preferred.


• Good computer proficiency with the ability to log into systems and enter data timely and accurately.


• Good ability to read and understand weights and measures.


• Good detail orientation and math skills, with the ability to review work for accuracy.


• Ability to perform the physical functions of the job, including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Expected Starting Salary: $17.50 + $0.75/hour shift differential

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