Ammunition Production Packer — Shifts & Benefits

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement 8% match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Career development

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition is hiring a Production Packer at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO. You will sort, inspect, and package ammunition while ensuring quality and safety across the production line.

The role supports multiple shifts (days, nights, weekends) with overtime as needed. Starting pay is $20.60/hr with increases after 120 days, plus shift differentials for weekend nights and weeknights. Excellent benefits begin day one.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to pass physical, drug screen, and background check.
• Manufacturing/industrial environment experience preferred.
• Stand for prolonged periods; lift up to 50 lbs; push up to 100 lbs.
• Willing to work any shift, including overtime up to 20 hours/week per union contract.

Responsibilities

• Sort, clean, inspect, and separate ammunition and components for packaging and shipment.
• Operate bandoleer filling, stamping, and other packaging equipment while monitoring quality.
• Visually inspect ammunition and components and feed materials into automated equipment to meet specs.
• Move raw materials, components, and finished ammunition using carts and dollies.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and assist with basic equipment care.

Skills

Packaging operations

Quality inspection

Safety focus

Equipment operation

Material handling

Tools

Bandoleer filling equipment

Stamping equipment

Job description

Winchester Ammunition is hiring a Production Packer at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO. You will sort, inspect, and package ammunition while ensuring quality and safety across the production line.

The role supports multiple shifts (days, nights, weekends) with overtime as needed. Starting pay is $20.60/hr with increases after 120 days, plus shift differentials for weekend nights and weeknights. Excellent benefits begin day one.