Laborer/Trucker 1st shift

Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts, with a location in Lakefield, Ontario, Savage has been producing firearms for more than 125 years. Savage is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hunting, competition and targeting shooting centerfire and rimfire rifles, and shotguns. Our firearms are best known for accuracy, performance and innovation. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident in its ongoing focus on continuous innovation, craftsmanship, quality and service. Learn more at www.savagearms.com.

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

• Perform a variety of duties to include janitorial, wash tank, transportation, material handling, oiling and chip spinning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to use hand and power tools

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collect and remove waste and refuse: may operate incinerator, shredder, compactor, etc. to dispose. Clean floors, offices, facility, machines, equipment, windows, rest rooms, etc. 
• Perform miscellaneous other assignments such as cutting grass, removing snow. Painting and general repair labor.
• Perform oiling operations to include grease and oiling machines and equipment. 
• Perform chip spin operation on parts and chips to reclaim oil.  Use a variety of equipment such as; transporter, electric hoist, chip spinner, parts separator and dumping device.  Use appropriate dumpster to dispose of chips; clean and oil equipment; clean machine overflows; clean chips from machines; insure proper oil draining after cleaning.
• Washes parts to remove dirt, chips, oil, or grease manually or with electric hoist; places work in baskets, holders or on hooks, agitates work in solution, washes tote pans, places finished work in proper containers.  Must be familiar with operations performed in the department to make proper distribution of parts.  Gives special attention to rush order priorities.
• Operate power sweeper and power truck as required. Transport and maintain materials and supplies as required. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.  Follow specific safety and operating procedures.
• Maintains adequate level of production with an acceptable level of quality.
• May train and instruct others how to perform this job.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Physical Requirements: Considerable standing and walking on even and un-even surfaces throughout the shop floor.  Must have the ability to lift tools and equipment up to 50 pounds.  Manual dexterity for use of hand and power operated tools.  

Mental Requirements: Strong analytical and problem solving skills required. Must be flexible to handle multiple tasks simultaneously that may at times have conflicting priorities. Must possess the ability to work under pressure

Equipment Used: 

Working Environment: 85% of the time is spent in the manufacturing plant.  This exposure subjects incumbent to temperature changes, dirt, dust, noise, vibration, moving objects and mechanical parts, machine tool lubricant mists, equipment and explosive hazards.  10% of the time is spent in the outside environment subjecting the incumbent to temperature changes, wind, rain, snow, sunshine. 5% of the time is spent squatting or kneeling, climbing stairs or ladders

 

Savage Arms is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.