Production Associate - Coatings

Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community

At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 80+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!

The Production Associate plays a key role in supporting the Houseware Coatings Department by performing various routine production tasks to ensure high-quality products for our customers. This individual contributes to a safe, efficient, and team-oriented work environment.

What you will get to do:

• Follow all safety regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Load and unload products onto the paint line, washer, and oven conveyor belts.
• Inspect parts to ensure quality standards are met; promptly report any issues to the Group Leader.
• Clean and maintain fixtures as directed by the Supervisor or Group Leader.
• Assist with scheduled preventative maintenance and booth filter changes as needed.
• Use electric pallet jack or stacker lift to move parts between production areas.
• Complete production paperwork accurately and on time.
• Always maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Properly dispose of hazardous waste according to company procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to the role:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent preferred.
• 6+ months of experience with manufacturing equipment or machines preferred.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Effective communication skills with Supervisors, Group Leaders, and co-workers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math skills; proficiency with a calculator.
• Good organizational skills and ability to follow instructions.

About Us:

Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.

We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.

We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.

We value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including Bonuses, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball and Yoga, HSA with employer contributions and the new Nice Healthcare), Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life, Dependent Care FSA, Legal Plan Coverage, Paid Time Off, PTO buy and sell opportunity, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Employee Discount, Performance Based Pay, Weekly Paychecks.

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer