1st Shift Production Associate

Established over 70 years ago, Nelsen Corporation, a family-owned business, has grown to become one of the world’s leading OEMs and distributors of residential and commercial water treatment systems and components, and drinking water products. From its headquarters in Medina, Ohio, and additional distribution and manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin, Nelsen serves professional dealers in the United States and worldwide.


Why join the Nelsen Team?

Our team is made up of hardworking, talented people. Offering full-time opportunities, working Monday through Friday, our employees enjoy competitive pay, benefits and an exceptional work-life balance.


Work Location, Shift and Hours:
5151 Portside Dr., Medina, OH 44256, near I-71 and Route 18; Monday-Friday, 8:00AM 5:00PM, with opportunity for overtime.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

On the first of the month after 60 days:

  • Potential pay increase for introductory performance review
  • Health and wellness benefits eligibility, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, company-paid short/long term disability, life insurance, and more
  • 80 hours (prorated for first year) paid time off (PTO), 120 hours the next year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Order Assembly

  • Assemble customer orders according to the Build of Material (BOM)
  • Properly pack items for shipment or stage for Production assembly.
  • Ensure order accuracy with thorough paperwork and product review prior to each order shipment.

Logistics and Inventory Management

  • Notify management to resolve inventory discrepancies and damaged products.
  • Transport materials throughout the warehouse using hand truck, forklift, or other equipment.

Additional Duties

  • Perform routine housekeeping and maintenance duties.
  • Restock and rotate product.
  • Adhere to safety standards, immediately correcting or reporting unsafe conditions.
  • Other duties as needed.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the team.
  • Ability to lift, lower and slide 50-70 pounds.
  • Ability to use small hand tools.
  • Material moving equipment experience , preferred (pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklifts, etc.).
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Basic computer literacy with keyboard skills.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
  • 2+ years of Warehouse experience.
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