Shipping & Receiving Clerk - 1st shift

Quanex is looking for a Shipping & Receiving Clerk - 1st shift  to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday; 7am - 3:30pm.

This role ensures timely and accurate documentation, compliance with safety standards, and coordination with internal teams to support production and distribution.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary


• 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period


• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans


• Paid Time Off & Holidays


• Various Work Schedules


• Tuition Assistance


• Wellness/Fitness Resources


• Training/Development


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


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

What’s attractive about the Receiving/Shipping Clerk position?

• Growth Potential


• Team-Oriented Environment


• Quarterly Bonus Potential

What Success Looks Like:

• Unload deliveries and verify contents against purchase orders and packing slips.


• Inspect incoming materials for damage, defects, or discrepancies: report issues promptly.


• Record received items into SAP.


• Tag and label materials for identification and traceability.


• Deliver packages and mail throughout the plant.


• Prepare and package finished goods or components for shipment according to customer specifications and company standards.


• Generate shipping documents (bills of lading, packing lists, labels) and ensure accuracy


• Schedule and coordinate outbound shipments with carriers and logistics partners.


• Verify outgoing orders against sales orders and ensure proper documentation.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required


• 1-2 years of experience in receiving, shipping, or logistics, supply chain training or warehouse operations (manufacturing experience a plus) preferred


• Basic computer skills and familiarity with ERP systems


• Demonstrates excellence in verbal and written skills

The starting pay rate for this position is $25 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.