Shipper-DGM

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. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Holster Molding Operator to join our team.

About the role

A holster molding operator performs repetitive operations to mass-produce products. Safariland molding associates work efficiently and safely, while maintaining target range on the following KPI’s: discrepancies, accidents, desired ship dates, and inventory cycle counts.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned machine operations within established time standards
• Perform assigned machine operations according to standardized procedures
• Perform required daily machine maintenance and annotate appropriate forms
• Assist in developing standardized work instructions
• Ensure quality defects are not passed on to following processes
• Work at different work stations as production needs require
• Work on line where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line
• Verify work order to assembled parts and/or finished product
• 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
• Other duties as assigned
• Notify supervisor of non-conforming product
• Notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or work practices

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)
• No college degree is required for this position but would be helpful in the advancement opportunity
• 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

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.

• 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)