White Flyer Production Operator

Olin Corporation; Indiana; On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with an employer match

Vacation Eligibility

Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Diverse Employee Networks

Job summary

Olin Corporation is hiring a Production Operator in Knox, IN to operate and troubleshoot production machinery, load materials, and perform quality checks. The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work with safety protocols including PPE and lockout/tagout.

Afternoon or midnight shifts with a $1.25 premium for specific shifts are offered. The position features beginning pay at $21.25/hour with potential increases to $21.75 after 90 days and $22.25 after 180

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior related production line experience preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift preferred.
• Advanced mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Must be multi-tasking, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, climb ladders, work at heights, in weather elements and extreme temperatures, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work other shifts and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates, troubleshoots, and performs machine adjustments.
• Loads cardboard boxes into production equipment.
• Transports palletized materials using a forklift.
• Performs quality checks.
• Adheres to all safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and wearing required PPE.
• Operates Cast or Paint Machine (additional task).
• Replaces machine tooling, cylinders, and actuators as needed.
• Ensures raw material reservoirs are maintained.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Title: Production Operator

Location: Knox, IN

Salary: $21.25/hour (Eligible for pay increase after 90 days ($21.75) and 180 days ($22.25) based on active time in position and solid performance review)

Schedule: Straight afternoon (S/2) or Straight midnight (S/3)

Shift Differential: $1.25/hour (afternoon and midnight shift)

White Flyer Targets: Manufacturing facilities in five states throughout the United States and is the leader in serving gun clubs and shooters.

Website: Winchester.com or WhiteFlyer.com

Production Operator Essential Functions

• Operates, troubleshoots, and performs machine adjustments.
• Loads cardboard boxes into production equipment.
• Transports palletized materials using a forklift.
• Performs quality checks.
• Adheres to all safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and wearing required PPE.

Additional job tasks may include:

• Operates Cast or Paint Machine.
• Replaces machine tooling, cylinders, and actuators as needed.
• Ensures raw material reservoirs are maintained.

Production Operator Position Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior related production line experience preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift preferred.
• Advanced mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Must be multi-tasking, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, climb ladders, work at heights, in weather elements and extreme temperatures, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work other shifts and weekends as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and production environment with exposure to moving machinery, conveyors, forklifts, automated equipment, and industrial noise.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, gloves, and other equipment as required.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive use of hands and arms.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to load materials into production equipment and handle finished products safely and efficiently.
• May be required to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment following training and certification requirements.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work from elevated platforms when necessary.
• Exposure to varying environmental conditions, including dust, lubricants, and temperature fluctuations.
• May be required to perform machine adjustments, troubleshooting, and routine equipment maintenance activities.
• Overtime, weekend work, and schedule changes may be required to meet operational needs.
• Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable laws and company safety requirements.

What’s in it for you?

While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive to bring new people with new points of view into the company.Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.

Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
• 401(k) with an employer matchandretirement contribution account
• Variety of voluntary benefits, including supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and identity theft
• Vacation Eligibility
• Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time Paid Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Diverse Employee Networks

Strong Careers Grow Here

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.

View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package

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.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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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