Manufacturing Forklift Operator

Pay $25.13 per hour

$0.80/hour shift differential- 6PM – 6A)  

Shift: 6PM – 6AM - 4 days on 4 days off (Shift could change to 6AM-6PM depending on staffing and production needs) 

What we offer you:   

• $0.80 per hour shift differential - 6PM – 6AM 

• Overtime available   

• Outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, graduated vacation, 11 paid holidays, 401k with a 3 percent match  

• Culture of advancement and growth  

• We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees. and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results. 

What you’ll do:     

• Transports materials, product, and supplies 

• Wraps or unwraps any materials, products and supplies as required. 

• Removes finished pallets from bagging stations, applies angle boards, banding, and tickets, then stretch wraps them for storage.  Loads empty pallet for packer. 

• Transports the finished product to assigned locations, and or trucks. 

• Prepares and is responsible for maintaining forms, records, and reports in a legible manner. 

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.  

We need you to have:     

• 2 years of LTO experience  

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred 

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow instructions 

• Can-do, will-do attitude 

Who we are:     

• America's largest metal food packaging producer.    

• A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.  

• Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship. 

     PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat and stand for extended periods of time while performing job duties (up to 12 hours a day). Ability to push, pull, bend, climb steps and ladders, walk, and lift on a continuous basis (up to 12 hours a day). Be able to lift up to 50 pounds to waist level on an occasional basis.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan Containers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan Containers is a drug-free workplace.