Skip to main content
Posted August 19, 2026

Fireplace Assembler/Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Quanex
Rice Lake, WI, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Quanex is looking for a Fireplace Assembler/Forklift Operator - 1st Shift to join our team located in Rice Lake, WI.

We Offer You!

  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus Potential
  • 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
  • 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Various Work Schedules
  • Tuition support for degree and continuous education
  • Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Fireplace Assembler?

  • Hours & pay w/ overtime potential
  • Fast paced environment
  • Variation of job tasks
  • The company LIVES its values

What Success Looks Like:

  • Forklift Operation
  • Machine operation and setup
  • Manual fireplace barrier fabrication
  • Palletizing finished goods
  • Quality checks
  • Follow all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines; and notify 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.

What You Bring:

  • At least 6 months of production, assembly or related work experience preferred
  • Experience operating a forklift

The hourly wage for this position is $20.50/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.

\nCompany Description

With locations around the world, Quanex Building Products Corporation is an industry-leading manufacturer of components sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers in the building products industry. Quanex designs and produces energy-efficient fenestration products in addition to kitchen and bath cabinet components.

Company Description

With locations around the world, Quanex Building Products Corporation is an industry-leading manufacturer of components sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers in the building products industry. Quanex designs and produces energy-efficient fenestration products in addition to kitchen and bath cabinet components.

Sign up for Job Alerts