Production Associate-DGM (2nd Shift)

Safariland; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer paid life insurance and AD&D

Employer paid disability

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Job summary

Safariland's holsters division is seeking an experienced Holster Molding Operator to join our Jacksonville team. You will perform repetitive machine operations to mass-produce holster components, ensuring quality and safety under standard procedures.

Work involves line duties, daily maintenance, and contributing to kaizen improvements, with a focus on meeting ship dates and maintaining inventory accuracy. High attention to safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to use hand tools and shop equipment.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and be dexterous.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned machine operations within established time standards.
• Follow standardized procedures and daily maintenance.
• Assist in developing standardized work instructions.
• Ensure quality defects are not passed to subsequent processes.
• Work at different stations as production needs require.
• Notify supervisor of non-conforming product and unsafe practices.
• Support kaizen activities to improve productivity and quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & grasping instructions

Math and measurements

Dexterity with hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Our holsters division is a premier designer and innovator of safety holsters and other duty gear, as well as a manufacturer of components and finished products for holsters and firearm accessories. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Holster Molding Operator to join our team. A holster molding operator performs repetitive operations to mass-produce products. Safariland molding associates work efficiently and safely, while maintaining target range on the following KPI’s: discrepancies, accidents, desired ship dates, and inventory cycle counts.

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Overview

Our holsters division is a premier designer and innovator of safety holsters and other duty gear, as well as a manufacturer of components and finished products for holsters and firearm accessories. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Holster Molding Operator to join our team. A holster molding operator performs repetitive operations to mass-produce products. Safariland molding associates work efficiently and safely, while maintaining target range on the following KPI’s: discrepancies, accidents, desired ship dates, and inventory cycle counts.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned machine operations within established time standards
• Perform assigned machine operations according to standardized procedures
• Perform required daily machine maintenance and annotate appropriate forms
• Assist in developing standardized work instructions
• Ensure quality defects are not passed on to following processes
• Work at different work stations as production needs require
• Work on line where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line
• Verify work order to assembled parts and/or finished product
• Observe all safety regulations and procedures of the facility
• Help in keeping production area clean and organized
• Participate in kaizen activities to achieve productivity and quality improvements
• Train associates as required
• Other duties as assigned
• Notify supervisor of non-conforming product.
• Notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or work practices

Qualifications

• Three (3) months to one (1) year related experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• No college degree is required for this position but would be helpful in the advancement opportunity
• General knowledge in the use of hand tools and shop operations
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must work well with others and have the ability to be a team member
• Ability to accept direction from a peer
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Utilize hand and finger dexterity.

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible Employees Are Offered

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.