Minor Utility Operator- 2nd Shift

Minor Utility Operator - 2nd Shift at Quanex

Assist in the daily operations of the Minor Operators by maintaining and keeping the ingredient bins full. Communicate with Mixer Operators and Mixer Utility to ensure needed recipes have been weighed for upcoming scheduled compounds.

• Competitive Salary
• 401K Match with 2‑year vesting period
• Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness/Fitness Resources
• Training/Development
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic Culture & People – just to name a few!

• Hours of Operation: 2:45pm-11:00pm
• Growth Potential
• Team‑Oriented Environment
• Dynamic Culture and People

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Necessity for attention to detail.
• The ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Capable of maintaining quality control by monitoring production output.
• Ability to identify any issues with the product or process.
• Good communication skills with other Minor operators.
• Work closely with Supervisors.
• Weigh up raw materials per recipe.
• Check floor daily to prevent extra bags being weighed.
• Scan bar codes of raw materials being loaded into bins and adjust minor bin inventory, if needed.
• Replenish minor bins.
• Loading and unloading of minor lift.
• Properly label skids, boxes, sides of carts, and complete any applicable documentation.
• Rotate raw material inventory to assure FIFO system is being utilized.
• Familiar with Excel material search program and Rubic program.
• Fluent with Inbound Shipments on QCM page in ePlanner.
• Confiture end of day bag counts.
• Perform quarterly inventory and cycle counts, as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• Operating a forklift for various functions.

• One or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• High School or GED preferred
• Willing to work overtime including weekends
• Close visual work required.
• Keeping work area clean
• Knowledge of general computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

The hourly rate for this position is $18 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour shift premium for 2nd and/or 3rd shift. Candidate will be eligible for a 0.20 cent increase once phase one of training is complete, and another 0.60 cent increase when phase two of training is completed.

2nd shift – 2:45pm to 11:00pm.

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.

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