Join us as a Forklift Operator!
Your work schedule:
* 12-hour shift on a rotating schedule, 6:00pm-6:00am
* Work 2-2-3 schedule: You will work 2 days, then get 2 rest days, followed by
3 days of work
* Overtime as needed
What we offer you:
* Starting pay is $20.90 per hour plus shift differential
* Outstanding benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision, 2 weeks
of vacation and 10 paid holidays
* Automatic enrollment in a 401k plan with an employer match to help you plan
for the future.
* We invest in you with on the job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement
as needed
* 33 percent of our salaried staff have been promoted from within
* 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.
* Burlington is one of Silgan’s newest facilities, built with energy efficiency
in mind.
What you’ll do:
* Operate a G-5 Royal T-250, Hester Spacesaver, and CAT T-50 forklifts
* Load trucks with finished sheet metal
* Load cut sheet material onto platforms for dispatch through the manufacturing
lines
* Prepare finished goods for transfer to other departments
* Remove coil loads and other materials from trucks as they are delivered
* Assist the production, shipping, and receiving operations
We need you to have:
* 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
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.
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 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.