Production Utility Operator

Winchester Ammunition; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Utility Operator, where you'll play a crucial role in transporting materials and ensuring production efficiency. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development. You'll be responsible for operating forklifts and handling materials, ensuring safety and productivity standards are met. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. If you're ready to make an impact and thrive in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with forklifts and manual material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and lift heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Transport raw materials using industrial trucks and manual handling.
• Remove finished products and input data into production systems.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Manual Material Handling

Manufacturing Experience

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Overtime Willingness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Industrial Trucks

Automated Production Reporting System

Job description

Title: Utility Operator
Location: Oxford, MS

Salary: $19.01/hour with an increase to $21.28/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:

• Industrial truck (forklift) or equivalent manual material handling equipment 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 requires 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.

Strong Careers Grow Here
Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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