Production Packer – Ammunition Manufacturing (Winchester Lake City)

About the role

Winchester is seeking dependable and safety-focused Ammunition Packers to support production operations at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant—the world's largest producer of small-caliber ammunition. As an Ammunition Packer, you will play a critical role in ensuring ammunition is accurately inspected, packaged, labeled, and prepped for shipment while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Sort, clean, inspect, and separate ammunition and components in preparation for packaging and shipment.
• Operate bandoleer filling, stamping, and other packaging equipment while monitoring product quality throughout the process.
• Visually inspect ammunition and components, feeding materials into automated equipment to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Move raw materials, components, and finished ammunition using electric lift carts, two-wheel dollies, and other approved material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by performing routine housekeeping, following safety procedures, and assisting with basic equipment care.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to meet qualifications.
• Ability to pass a physical, drug screen, and background check if job offer is received and accepted.
• Prior full-time work experience preferred; manufacturing/industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift/carry up to 50 pounds, and push up to 100 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, including overtime, up to 20 hours per week, per union contract.

Qualifications

• 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.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies.
• 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.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Effective Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Up to 8% company contribution toward retirement savings
• 80 hours Paid Time Off
• 80 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Pay

Starting Pay: $20.60 per hour with an increase to $21.79 per hour after 120 days. Shift Differentials: Weekend night shifts ($2.00 per hour), weeknight shifts ($0.70)

Schedule

4 – 10 hour shifts with overtime as needed, up to 60 hours a week. Multiple shifts available: Days, Nights, Weekends