Bowling Green, KY

What’s attractive about the Production Associate

• Great Teamwork


• No experience needed – we will train you!


• The company LIVES its values


• Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, disability insurance, 401k and Employee Stock Purchase Plan, New Hire Bonus – just to name a few!


• $2000 New Hire Bonus for FT New Hires - $500 @ 3 months, $500 @ 6 months, $1000 @ 1 year!

Expected Salary Range: $14.50 - As you learn more you can make more!

Shift Schedule: 6:00 a to 4:30 p - Monday through Thursday with overtime on Friday as needed

Company Overview:

Quanex has been in business nearly 90 years. We have a history of strong financial performance and have been recognized as a leader in the building products industry. It has been our goal to consistently deliver high-quality, innovative building product solutions that set our customers apart. The exceptional contribution of our employees is a key part of our success, and it’s the reason we want to attract and retain passionate employees who share our goals and values.

Woodcraft Industries, a subsidiary of Quanex, is the Nation’s largest manufacturer of hardwood kitchen cabinet components in the world. We provide a variety of kitchen, bath and other residential components to both manufacturers and suppliers.

What’s Expected of the Production Associate?

This worker is responsible for performing a variety of entry-level tasks as assigned by the supervisor to prepare the wood for our other Woodcraft facilities to make cabinet components.

• Performs related work as directed:
  
  • Tailing the gang saw; after boards have been cut lengthwise by gang saw, boards are pulled from conveyor and stacked on appropriate cart. Boards are 8-16 feet long and up to 3 inches wide. Sort boards according to size, so need to recognize the difference between 1¾, 2½, 2¾, etc.
  
  
  • Piling table or belt; take cut blanks from table or belt and place these blanks on appropriate pallet, sorting these pieces by size. Blanks weigh 1-2 pounds but because of rapid pace, need to pick up several at a time.
  
  
  • Lay up panels on the gluer, lay staves together by matching color and grain pattern. Place these staves on conveyor to be placed in gluer clamps.
  
  
  • Feeds the Moulder; takes panels from a pallet and places them in the Moulder.


• Receives direction from the supervisor/team lead and notifies the supervisor/team lead when more work is needed.


• Maintains the work area in a neat and orderly condition compliance with 5S standards.


• Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers.


• Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly completes all documentation related to this position; i.e., production reports, accurate time keeping, etc.


• Observes closely the operation of tools and machinery and notifies the supervisor/team lead immediately of malfunctions or maintenance that may be needed.


• Monitors product constantly to ensure that quality standards are being met and rejects product that does not meet quality standards.


• Follows all standard operating procedures and notifies supervisor/team lead of potential procedural improvements.


• Follows all safety procedures, rules and guidelines; and notifies supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues.


• Responsible for attending work on time and for scheduled hours each day.


• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

We are Looking for a Candidate that Has:

• High school education or equivalent preferred (not required)


• Manual/finger dexterity skills


• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring high levels of concentration.


• Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow

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.