Winchester - Centerfire Charger Trainee

Winchester; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Vacation & Holidays

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Ammunition Purchase Program

Job summary

Winchester in East Alton, IL is hiring for a Primer Centerfire Charger Trainee on an hourly basis. The role involves preparing, measuring, and mixing primer ingredients and charging plates across shifts.

We offer a range of benefits and emphasize safety compliance, with required PPE and lockout/tagout. This position requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds, weekend availability, and ITAR data access eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must have flexibility to work weekends and forced overtime.
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor and access to ITAR controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, measures, and mixes primer ingredients.
• Charges approximately 500 to 2000 plates per shift.
• Placing primer mix into tub and onto table.
• Knead mix into charge plate and transfer cup plates in/out of foiler.
• Adhere to safety requirements including lockout/tagout and PPE.

Job description

Title: Primer Centerfire Charger Trainee - Hourly

Location: East Alton, IL

Salary: $26.98/hour

Schedule: Rotating Weekly 3 Shifts (R/3)

Websites: Winchester.com and WhiteFlyer.com

Centerfire Charger Trainee Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares, measures, and mixes primer ingredients.
• Charges approximately 500 to 2000 plates per shift.
• Responsible for putting primer mix into tub and onto table.
• Knead mix into charge plate and transfer cup plates in/out of foiler.
• Adheres to all safety requirements including lockout/tagout and wearing required PPE.

Centerfire Charger Trainee Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must have flexibility to work weekends and forced overtime.

Location-Specific Requirements:

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.

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 effective on the 1st day of the month following 60 consecutive days of service
• Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
• 401(k) with an employer match and retirement contribution account
• Vacation Eligibility
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Ammunition Purchase Program
• 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

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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