Entry Level Warehouse Associate​/Racker - 1st Shift

Racker | Parts Preparation Technician | Manufacturing Production Associate | Production Team Member

Location: Nico Products - Minneapolis, MN

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Thursday | 5:00 AM-3:00 PM + Overtime as Needed (4-Day Work Week)

Pay:
Starting at $22.00/hour

Signing Bonus: $1,500.00

Most people have never heard of the metal finishing industry before joining us—and that's okay.

Metal finishing and plating support products used every day in the medical, aerospace, defense, industrial, and manufacturing industries.

Our trade isn't taught in schools—we'll teach you.

If you're dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and want to build a long-term career, this is an excellent place to start.

Many employees begin in this position and advance into Lead, Plating, Maintenance, Chemical Lab, Quality, Shipping, Supervision, and other specialized roles throughout the company. What we can't teach is reliability, work ethic, initiative, and a commitment to producing quality work.

Rackers prepare customer parts for the metal finishing process by securely attaching them to specialized racks before plating and removing them after processing.

This position is critical to product quality because proper racking helps ensure parts are processed correctly, protected throughout production, and delivered to customers on time.

You’ll also inspect, count, package, and prepare customer parts while supporting production throughout the facility. No previous metal finishing experience is required—we’ll provide the training.

• Count and verify customer parts before processing.
• Rack customer parts according to work instructions and quality requirements.
• Inspect parts for quality, damage, and accuracy.
• Remove completed parts from racks after processing.
• Package finished products for shipment.
• Complete production paperwork accurately.
• Follow established production procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
• Meet established production and quality expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The people who excel in this position are dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy active work. Successful candidates typically:

• Learn new processes quickly.
• Stay productive throughout the day.
• Follow written instructions carefully.
• Work safely around manufacturing equipment.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Produce consistent, quality work.
• Work well with others.
• Maintain dependable attendance.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required—we will train the right candidate.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read an analog clock and tape measure.
• Comfortable using computers, tablets, and production software.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Dependable attendance.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work.

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, production, shipping, or machine operation experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.

• Two medical plan options, including one with a $0/week employee-only premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Employer-paid NICE Healthcare & Virtual Care

• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Attendance Rewards
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)
• Paid Work Anniversary Day

• Company Uniforms
• Safety Boot Program
• Prescription Safety Glasses
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Ongoing Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Most people start in this position with little or no knowledge of metal finishing. That's expected.

What matters is your willingness to learn, your…