All Production Operators-AM188

Must Willing and Able to Work ALL Shifts!

American Ordnance prioritizes the flexibility and adaptability of our team members. As such, all new hires must be willing and able to work all shifts assigned during the orientation process. This structure allows us to effectively meet the demands of our operation while ensuring that each team member is aligned with the facility’s needs. We highly value your commitment to supporting our production goals and ensuring our efficient operations.

Keep Production on Track as a Production Operator

As a vital member of the American Ordnance production team in Middletown, IA, the Production Operator will play a crucial role in maintaining the flow of production and ensuring high-quality standards are consistently met.

In this onsite full-time role, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Assembling inert and explosive components into rounds or subassemblies, ensuring all items meet stringent safety and quality guidelines through thorough gauging, weighing, and examination.
• Physically maneuvering loaded carts and materials throughout the production area, efficiently transitioning items from storage to workstations or between various processing stations.
• Implementing established quality control protocols to visually inspect materials for imperfections, maintaining compliance with quality procedures by segregating any non-conforming products.
• Stenciling and packing completed items meticulously, preparing and loading them into transportation vehicles while diligently maintaining records of production activities.
• Actively participating in training initiatives and adhering to safety, health, and environmental protocols, fostering a culture of safety and responsibility among team members.
• Continuously identifying opportunities to improve existing processes and systems, aligning operations with customer requirements internally and externally.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Proven ability to read, interpret, and adhere to critical documents, including safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals, ensuring operational compliance and safety measures are upheld.
• Strong communication skills that enable effective interaction with a diverse array of colleagues and stakeholders across various levels of the organization, promoting collaborative engagement.
• A steadfast commitment to work with integrity and uphold organizational values, contributing positively to the workplace environment and team dynamics.
• Organizational skills that allow for efficient management of paid time off while maintaining punctuality and readiness for work at the start of each scheduled shift.
• A capability to thrive in both independent and team-oriented settings, displaying initiative and seeking guidance when needed, to achieve collective and individual goals.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant.
• Neurological, respiratory, or other medical testing may be required.
• Forklift license may be required.
• Great attitude and team player.
• Successful completion of background screenings and physical assessments is mandatory to ensure a safe and trustworthy work environment.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage for this role is $24.17/HR. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employee's and it shows!

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 10 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite

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Talent Acquisition Partner:  Fantasia Jacobs-Fuller

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