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Winchester - Chief Operator - Initiating Explosives

Olin Corporation
East Alton, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026

Title: Chief Operator - Initiating Explosives - Hourly
Location: East Alton, IL

Salary: $32.51/hour
Schedule: Straight 1st Shift

Websites: Winchester.com and WhiteFlyer.com

Chief Operator - Initiating Explosives Essential Job Functions:

  • Mixes dry and liquid additives together through several processes to make different types of explosives and solutions.
  • Uses 4-wheel cart to transport material.
  • Adheres to all safety requirements including lockout/tagout and wearing required PPE.


Chief Operator - Initiating Explosives
Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Related chemical experience.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform repetitive tasks, work in weather elements and extreme temperatures, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must have flexibility to work weekends and forced overtime.


Location-Specific Requirements:

  • 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.


What’s in it for you?

While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.

Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective on the 1st day of the month following 60 consecutive days of service
  • Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
  • 401(k) with an employer match and retirement contribution account
  • Vacation Eligibility
  • Paid Holidays
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Ammunition Purchase Program


Strong Careers Grow Here

Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

Not all inclusive

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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