Production Assistant

Quanex is looking for a Production Assistant to join our team located in Ankeny IA.

The Production Assistant will play a key role overseeing and supporting production and scheduling process. This position will be responsible for maintaining reports for key metrics, documenting processes, and subsequent creation of a production schedule to support the needs of the manufacturing department.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Training & Development opportunities

• 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Tuition Assistance

• Wellness & Fitness Resources

• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What's attractive about the Production Assistant position?

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced public company environment with a team of colleagues who are fun and highly collaborative.

• The company LIVES its values.

• Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, disability insurance, 401k and Employee Stock Purchase Plan-Just to name a few!

What Success Looks Like:

• Follows all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines;

• Works within ERP system and has good working knowledge of computers in general. (Excel, Word, Microsoft office/email)

• Prints bill of lading and organizes paperwork for drivers.

• Support cycle count program and work to reduce variances.

• Perform inventory adjustments and has a strong understanding of inventory quantities.

• Research and resolve problems with finished goods reporting issues.

• Assist Shipping in allocation of stock, assigning material to orders, etc.

• Provides plant feedback on overall volume of business and recommends any additional hours needed.

• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all internal procedures related to planning.

• Ensure FG is available to meet customer order requirements and proactively communicates and resolves anticipated or actual backorders.

• Accurate presentation of overall business volume to support production planning.

• Effective resolution and communication of stock allocation/variance issues.

• Greets visitors and customers and provides excellent customer service.

• Answers phones and directs calls to appropriate teammate.

• Prepares security badges and PPE for visitors.

• Coordinates employee events as needed.

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

• Responsible for organizing backorders

• Prints and organizes daily and missing labels, orders and packing slips, separating labels by department and customer

• Inventories office supplies and works with vendors to ensure the regular supply of office materials, including PPE

• Responsible for employee vending/cafeteria

• Compile and maintain records of office business transactions and company records, including safety records

• Operates office equipment including printers, copiers, fax machines, and multimedia instruments.

• Schedules production lines

• Enters cycle counts into ERP system

• Assists other areas with production, inspection, repair or other duties as assigned/as needed.

• Cooperates with and supports co-workers and gets involved as a team player.

Your Credentials:

• High school education or equivalent.

• Prior experience is not strictly required, but preferred.

• Forklift background required.

• Must be able to lift, bend and kneel frequently.

• Reliability and responsibility, strong work history.

• Working knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Strong organizational skills, with emphasis on detail.

• Proven ability to perform detailed work requiring high levels of concentration.

The hourly wage starts at $18.00/hr.

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.