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Production Packer – Ammunition Manufacturing (Winchester Lake City)

Winchester Ammunition
Independence, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026
Title: Production Packer – Ammunition Manufacturing (Winchester Lake City)

Location: Lake City Army Ammunition Plant – Independence, MO

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

Join the Team That Supports America's Warfighter!

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. Your work directly supports the mission of supplying reliable ammunition to America's Warfighter.

Salary:

  • 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)

Outstanding 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 hours
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Career development and advancement opportunities

Production Packer – Ammunition Manufacturing Essential 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.

Production Packer – Ammunition Manufacturing Minimum 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.

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.
  • This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. To meet the government-facility requirements, the candidate must be a US citizen.

Strong Careers Grow Here

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.

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.

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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