Direct Labor - Production Associate-DGM

About the role

Our holsters division is a premier designer and innovator of safety holsters and other duty gear, as well as a manufacturer of components and finished products for holsters and firearm accessories. A holster assembler performs repetitive bench or line assembly operations to mass-produce products. Associates work efficiently and safely while maintaining target ranges on key performance indicators: discrepancies, accidents, desired ship dates, and inventory cycle counts.

Responsibilities

• Place parts in specified relationship to each other
• Clip or otherwise fasten parts together
• Work at different work stations as production needs require
• Assemble products for stock as needed
• Assist in Quality Control in production
• Work on line where tasks vary as different models of the same article move along the 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
• Help in keeping production area clean and organized
• Participate in kaizen activities to achieve productivity and quality improvements
• Train associates as required
• Notify supervisor of non-conforming product
• Notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or work practices
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Three (3) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 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
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Utilize hand and finger dexterity

Benefits

Eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, dental, and 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)