Production or Distribution Associate

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 75+ 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!

We are seeking Production and Distribution Associates who are interested in cross-training across multiple departments. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands‑on work, operating equipment, and developing a broad set of manufacturing and distribution skills.

• Operate and monitor production, packing, or shipping equipment in various departments.
• Learn and perform various production or distribution processes through cross‑training.
• Perform finishing tasks such as trimming, de‑flashing, and inspecting parts.
• Perform packing and shipping tasks such as assembling product components, inspecting finished goods, packaging items according to specifications, processing orders, printing and applying shipping labels, and organizing shipments to meet daily deadlines.
• Use hand tools and manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.
• Complete accurate production documentation, including counts and scrap.
• Move, stack, and tag materials and finished goods using hand lifts or other equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow all safety, quality, and work instructions.
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Adapt to different production areas, tasks, and in some cases, repetitive processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing or production experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attendance and reliability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and cross‑train across departments.
• Willingness to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) based on tasks.

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, and weekly paychecks.

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $16 - $20 per hour