What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lift Truck Operator position at Silgan Containers?
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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 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 is a drug-free workplace.
- 2nd and 3rd shift available.
- Pay rate is $26.21 per hour.
- 2nd Shift $0.26 more per hour.
- 3rd Shift $0.39 more per hour.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
- 1 week after 1200 hours worked, 2 weeks after years.
- 11 paid holidays.
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Health and Welfare Plan.
- Company-paid customized earplugs.
- Culture of advancement and growth.
- We invest in you with on-the-job training, trade school classes, and tuition reimbursement.
- We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees, and that’s reflected in the results of our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative.
- Safely operate electric sit-down lift-trucks.
- Maintain a supply of materials to workstations and transport/put away finished goods.
- Load/unload inbound and outbound semi-trailers and railcars while verifying accuracy via bill of lading.
- Accurately prepare, maintain, and submit reports and records as required.
- Maintain good housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
- Champion safety and quality, reporting all accidents or damage to material or equipment.
- Assist all production, shipping/receiving operations as directed by members of management.
- Work with a ‘Best in Class’ team to continue driving and developing ways to improve operations.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in a manufacturing facility.
- A minimum of six months of forklift driving work experience operating sit-down forklifts
- If not currently certified, the ability to demonstrate forklift driving experience and pass the certification test.
- 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.
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 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 is a drug-free workplace.
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