Direct Labor - Production Associate-BA

About the role

Performs repetitive bench or line assembly operations to mass-produce products. To work efficiently and safely, while maintaining target range on the following KPI’s: discrepancies, accidents, ballistic repairs, ballistic re-cuts, garment repairs, garment re-cuts, ballistic yield, desired ship dates, and inventory cycle counts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Places parts in specified relationship to each other
• Clips or otherwise fastens parts together
• Works at different work stations as production needs require
• Assemble products for stock as needed
• Assist in Quality Control in production
• Works on line where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line
• Verify sales order to assembled parts and/or finished product
• Adhere product logos and serial numbers on products properly
• Observe all safety regulations and procedures of the facility
• Helps in keeping production area clean and organized
• Participate in kaizen activities to achieve productivity and quality improvements
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Zero (0) to six (6) months 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.

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• 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)