Production Operator - Days

Potential with Quanex • Kent, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Quanex is looking for Extruder Operators to join our Production team located in Kent, Washington. An Extruder Operator is responsible for working as part of a team, as well as independently to run and maintain assigned extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts, to customer specifications, with minimal waste. The hours for this position are 7:00 pm to 7:00 am on a rotating schedule that includes working Friday, Saturday and Sunday, every other week.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience, manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Shift flexibility, including overtime and weekends
• Ability to read and understand packaging layouts
• Ability to operate hand tools and other equipment as required

Responsibilities

• Assists with set up of equipment and completes changeovers timely
• Produce and use Material Identification labels/computer
• Identify quality product prior to packaging
• Attends work on time and for scheduled hours each day
• Maintains good housekeeping practices, in compliance with 5S Standards
• Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers
• Follows established procedures and guidelines, including standard work and safety policies

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED