Quanex is looking for a Summer Temporary Position – Production Associate – 1st Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
In this role, performing assigned production functions in a manner that will consistently meet production standards and quality requirements.
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm, May/June 2026 – August 2026
We Offer You!
- MN Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)
- Onsite physical therapist
- Safety-toe shoes at no cost
- Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts
- Supportive, people-first culture
What’s attractive about the Production Associate?
- 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.
- Experience in Manufacturing, 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.