Production Utility Operator

Winchester Ammunition; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition in Oxford, MS is seeking a Utility Operator to support our production lines. You will transport raw materials using forklifts and manual material handling equipment, entering data into the production reporting system, and preparing products for packaging.

This role involves lifting up to 50 pounds, working on 2nd or 3rd shifts, and complying with safety procedures. Overtime and weekend hours may be required. Hourly wage starts at $19.66 with a raise to $22.00 after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Sit-down forklift experience is required.
• Stable, recent work history; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work overtime, including weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Move finished product from the production floor and input data into the automated production reporting system.
• Open boxes and lift materials onto tables from the floor area weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Hand pack product into cartons using appropriate tools.
• Safely operate walk behind powered industrial trucks (forklifts).
• Maintain clean, safe work environment through proper housekeeping.

Skills

Forklift experience

Overtime availability

Tools

Automated production reporting system

Job description

Title: Utility Operator

Location: Oxford, MS

Salary: $19.66/hour with an increase to $22.00/hour after successfully completing 90 days

Schedule: 2nd or 3rd shift

Focus: The Utility Operator is responsible for transporting raw materials into the facility using industrial trucks (forklifts) and manual material handling equipment.

Utility Operator Essential Job Functions:

• Remove finished product from the production floor and input into automated production reporting system.
• Open boxes and lift materials onto tables from the floor area weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Hand pack product into cartons using appropriate tools.
• Safely use walk behind powered industrial trucks.
• Utilize best work practices and housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe work environment.

Utility Operator Minimum Requirements:

• Sit-down industrial truck (forklift) experience.
• Proven stable, recent work experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including weekend hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including high heat, freezing temperatures, and inclement weather, while maintaining safety and productivity standards.

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to attend orientation and training on 1st shift before transitioning to 2nd shift (3:30pm-11:30pm) or 3rd shift (11:30pm-7:30am) as primary assignment. Training could take up to six (6) weeks to complete.
• Ability to pass a functional physical testing and background check if job offer is received and accepted.
• This position could require successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.

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