Sorter

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform depalletizer changeovers
• Verify sorting accuracy
• Visually check quality of tin plate sheets and ends
• Coordinate with Forklift drivers about sortable/non sortable ends
• Maintain HFI area
• Fix random tag issues. Voids, held by mistakes, hold for inspection, etc
• Operate the depalletizer (sorting machine)
• Assist Quality Manager daily as necessary
• Assist Production Supervisor daily as necessary
• Sort plain and coated tinplate sheets as required
• Package bundles of tinplate sheets as required for transporting after sorting
• Maintain detailed daily records of all sorting activities
• Move tinplate bundles around facility as required utilizing forklift truck
• Responsible for housekeeping of sort area workspace and as assigned in other plant areas
• Perp sorting work for other shifts as needed
• Assist in the Coil, Coater and Shipping departments as directed by supervision
• Prepare all sorted sheets (identified as scrap) for outside shipment

Job Requirements:

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have excellent time-management skills

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred requirements:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended period, while running machinery up to 12 hours
• Must possess adequate upper body strength to repeatedly pull or push hand tools in order to make, repair, or adjust parts and/or machines
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to be in constant motion about 50-70 percent of shifts

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.