Production Associate - Summer

Ideal Candidate

Candidates should have the desire to explore or pursue a career in the manufacturing industry and be committed to completing the approximately 12-week summer hire program. Candidates will be high school or college students 17 years of age or older.

• Arrive on time each day or follow proper call-in procedures if they will be late or absent.
• Be dressed in proper work attire, including wearing the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on the plant floor.
• Learn and comply with Company policies and safety procedures.
• Maintain proper communication with their supervisor, Team Lead, and other assigned mentors.
• Be an active participant in learning by asking questions, sharing ideas, being open to new experiences, and receiving feedback.
• Be prepared to work and learn.

• Monday – Thursday, 5:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Fridays, if needed – 6:00 am – 10:00 am

• At least 20 hours per week
• Consistent work schedule determined before hire (certain days per week or certain reduced hours per day)

• $17.00 per hour
• Work hours capped at 40 hours per week
• Paid holidays (policy details apply)
• Paid Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) hours available as accrued
• Unpaid vacation time off per supervisor approval
• Free on-site physical therapist
• Offered candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

• Introduction to Quanex – Learn the workflow of the business by spending time in each department observing, working, and learning at a high level what each department does.
• Job Assignment – Be a part of something bigger. Gain team oriented hands‑on experience by actively working in one of our four assembly or paint departments. Learn the details of your step in the process and to monitor product output to ensure quality standards are being met.
• Continued Learning – Summer hires will have the opportunity to participate in lunch and learn activities. Meet Quanex employees to learn about how and why they chose a career in manufacturing, career growth at Quanex, and the benefits Quanex offers.

• Manual/finger dexterity skills
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring high levels of concentration
• Ability to lift 25 pounds